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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565, 847.50 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565, 847.50 and 223 is: 334.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565 : 847.50 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565/847.50 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565x = 847.50 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565x = 188,992.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,992.50/565
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.50

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