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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.61, 846.82 and 218.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.61, 846.82 and 218.11 is: 327.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.61 : 846.82 = 218.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.61/846.82 = 218.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.61x = 846.82 × 218.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.61x = 184,695.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,695.68/564.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.12

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