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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.51, 846.82 and 218.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.51, 846.82 and 218.00 is: 327.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.51 : 846.82 = 218.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.51/846.82 = 218.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.51x = 846.82 × 218.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.51x = 184,608.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,608.33/564.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.02

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