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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.72, 847.50 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.72, 847.50 and 222.72 is: 334.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.72 : 847.50 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.72/847.50 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.72x = 847.50 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.72x = 188,755.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,755.20/564.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.25

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