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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.99, 847.35 and 154.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.99, 847.35 and 154.05 is: 231.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.99 : 847.35 = 154.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.99/847.35 = 154.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.99x = 847.35 × 154.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.99x = 130,530.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,530.03/564.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.03

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