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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.08, 847.59 and 218.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.08, 847.59 and 218.58 is: 327.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.08 : 847.59 = 218.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.08/847.59 = 218.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.08x = 847.59 × 218.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.08x = 185,266.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,266.22/565.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.86

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