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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.35, 846.32 and 217.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.35, 846.32 and 217.51 is: 326.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.35 : 846.32 = 217.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.35/846.32 = 217.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.35x = 846.32 × 217.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.35x = 184,083.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,083.06/564.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.19

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