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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.41, 848.22 and 200.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.41, 848.22 and 200.41 is: 300.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.41 : 848.22 = 200.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.41/848.22 = 200.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.41x = 848.22 × 200.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.41x = 169,991.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,991.77/565.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.65

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