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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.98, 846.97 and 218.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.98, 846.97 and 218.56 is: 327.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.98 : 846.97 = 218.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.98/846.97 = 218.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.98x = 846.97 × 218.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.98x = 185,113.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,113.76/564.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.65

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