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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.33, 848.23 and 218.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.33, 848.23 and 218.91 is: 328.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.33 : 848.23 = 218.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.33/848.23 = 218.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.33x = 848.23 × 218.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.33x = 185,683.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,683.34/565.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.45

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