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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.93, 846.90 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.93, 846.90 and 218.16 is: 327.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.93 : 846.90 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.93/846.90 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.93x = 846.90 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.93x = 184,759.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,759.70/564.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.05

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