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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.80, 847.26 and 218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.80, 847.26 and 218.12 is: 327.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.80 : 847.26 = 218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.80/847.26 = 218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.80x = 847.26 × 218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.80x = 184,804.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,804.35/564.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.20

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