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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.76, 847.62 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.76, 847.62 and 223 is: 334.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.76 : 847.62 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.76/847.62 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.76x = 847.62 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.76x = 189,019.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,019.26/564.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.69

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