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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.05, 847.50 and 154.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.05, 847.50 and 154.22 is: 231.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.05 : 847.50 = 154.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.05/847.50 = 154.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.05x = 847.50 × 154.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.05x = 130,703.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,703.78/565.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.31

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