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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.16, 847.48 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.16, 847.48 and 218.22 is: 327.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.16 : 847.48 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.16/847.48 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.16x = 847.48 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.16x = 184,938.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,938.54/565.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.24

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