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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.11, 847.58 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.11, 847.58 and 154.28 is: 231.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.11 : 847.58 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.11/847.58 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.11x = 847.58 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.11x = 130,761.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,761.22/565.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.39

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