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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.20, 847.80 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.20, 847.80 and 154.32 is: 231.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.20 : 847.80 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.20/847.80 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.20x = 847.80 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.20x = 130,832.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,832.50/565.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.48

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