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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.58, 847.12 and 218.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.58, 847.12 and 218.02 is: 327.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.58 : 847.12 = 218.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.58/847.12 = 218.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.58x = 847.12 × 218.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.58x = 184,689.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,689.10/564.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.13

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