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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.80, 847.35 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.80, 847.35 and 218.16 is: 327.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.80 : 847.35 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.80/847.35 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.80x = 847.35 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.80x = 184,857.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,857.88/564.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.30

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