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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.75, 847.13 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.75, 847.13 and 222.75 is: 334.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.75 : 847.13 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.75/847.13 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.75x = 847.13 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.75x = 188,698.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,698.21/564.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.13

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