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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.89, 847.34 and 218.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.89, 847.34 and 218.14 is: 327.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.89 : 847.34 = 218.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.89/847.34 = 218.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.89x = 847.34 × 218.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.89x = 184,842.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,842.35/564.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.22

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