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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.84, 847.32 and 218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.84, 847.32 and 218.09 is: 327.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.84 : 847.32 = 218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.84/847.32 = 218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.84x = 847.32 × 218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.84x = 184,792.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,792.02/564.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.16

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