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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.48, 845.76 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.48, 845.76 and 221.76 is: 332.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.48 : 845.76 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.48/845.76 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.48x = 845.76 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.48x = 187,555.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,555.74/564.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.26

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