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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.35, 848.15 and 200.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.35, 848.15 and 200.15 is: 300.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.35 : 848.15 = 200.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.35/848.15 = 200.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.35x = 848.15 × 200.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.35x = 169,757.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,757.22/565.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.27

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