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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.31, 847.99 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.31, 847.99 and 154.44 is: 231.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.31 : 847.99 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.31/847.99 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.31x = 847.99 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.31x = 130,966.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,966.80/565.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.67

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