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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.02, 847.02 and 218.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.02, 847.02 and 218.59 is: 327.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.02 : 847.02 = 218.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.02/847.02 = 218.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.02x = 847.02 × 218.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.02x = 185,147.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,147.98/565.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.68

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