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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.70, 846.96 and 218.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.70, 846.96 and 218.19 is: 327.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.70 : 846.96 = 218.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.70/846.96 = 218.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.70x = 846.96 × 218.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.70x = 184,802.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,802.40/564.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.26

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