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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.71, 847.17 and 218.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.71, 847.17 and 218.03 is: 327.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.71 : 847.17 = 218.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.71/847.17 = 218.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.71x = 847.17 × 218.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.71x = 184,704.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,704.24/564.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.08

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