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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.39, 848.07 and 154.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.39, 848.07 and 154.55 is: 231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.39 : 848.07 = 154.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.39/848.07 = 154.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.39x = 848.07 × 154.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.39x = 131,069.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,069.22/565.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.82

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