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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.68, 847.33 and 218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.68, 847.33 and 218.26 is: 327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.68 : 847.33 = 218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.68/847.33 = 218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.68x = 847.33 × 218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.68x = 184,932.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,932.92/564.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.50

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