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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.09, 847.34 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.09, 847.34 and 218.04 is: 326.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.09 : 847.34 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.09/847.34 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.09x = 847.34 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.09x = 184,750.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,750.56/565.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.94

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