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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.32, 846.30 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.32, 846.30 and 217.44 is: 326.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.32 : 846.30 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.32/846.30 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.32x = 846.30 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.32x = 184,019.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,019.47/564.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.09

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