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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.33, 848.08 and 200.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.33, 848.08 and 200.03 is: 300.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.33 : 848.08 = 200.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.33/848.08 = 200.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.33x = 848.08 × 200.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.33x = 169,641.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,641.44/565.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.08

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