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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.33, 848.00 and 154.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.33, 848.00 and 154.51 is: 231.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.33 : 848.00 = 154.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.33/848.00 = 154.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.33x = 848.00 × 154.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.33x = 131,021.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,021.59/565.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.76

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