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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.51, 846.77 and 199.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.51, 846.77 and 199.22 is: 298.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.51 : 846.77 = 199.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.51/846.77 = 199.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.51x = 846.77 × 199.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.51x = 168,693.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,693.52/564.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.83

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