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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.17, 847.89 and 218.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.17, 847.89 and 218.51 is: 327.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.17 : 847.89 = 218.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.17/847.89 = 218.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.17x = 847.89 × 218.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.17x = 185,269.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,269.78/565.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.81

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