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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.04, 847.73 and 218.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.04, 847.73 and 218.41 is: 327.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.04 : 847.73 = 218.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.04/847.73 = 218.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.04x = 847.73 × 218.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.04x = 185,152.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,152.71/565.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.68

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