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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.11, 847.07 and 218.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.11, 847.07 and 218.35 is: 327.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.11 : 847.07 = 218.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.11/847.07 = 218.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.11x = 847.07 × 218.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.11x = 184,957.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,957.73/565.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.30

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