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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.74, 847.02 and 218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.74, 847.02 and 218.09 is: 327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.74 : 847.02 = 218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.74/847.02 = 218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.74x = 847.02 × 218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.74x = 184,722.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,722.36/564.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.10

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