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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.13, 847.45 and 218.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.13, 847.45 and 218.29 is: 327.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.13 : 847.45 = 218.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.13/847.45 = 218.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.13x = 847.45 × 218.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.13x = 184,989.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,989.86/565.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.34

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