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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.36, 848.01 and 154.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.36, 848.01 and 154.49 is: 231.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.36 : 848.01 = 154.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.36/848.01 = 154.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.36x = 848.01 × 154.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.36x = 131,004.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,004.54/565.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.72

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