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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.22, 847.71 and 218.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.22, 847.71 and 218.54 is: 327.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.22 : 847.71 = 218.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.22/847.71 = 218.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.22x = 847.71 × 218.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.22x = 185,254.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,254.30/565.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.76

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