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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.23, 847.62 and 218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.23, 847.62 and 218.48 is: 327.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.23 : 847.62 = 218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.23/847.62 = 218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.23x = 847.62 × 218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.23x = 185,183.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,183.78/565.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.63

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