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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.74, 847.22 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.74, 847.22 and 199.44 is: 299.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.74 : 847.22 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.74/847.22 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.74x = 847.22 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.74x = 168,969.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,969.56/564.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.20

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