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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.98, 847.35 and 218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.98, 847.35 and 218.20 is: 327.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.98 : 847.35 = 218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.98/847.35 = 218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.98x = 847.35 × 218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.98x = 184,891.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,891.77/564.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.25

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