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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.44, 847.20 and 218.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.44, 847.20 and 218.64 is: 327.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.44 : 847.20 = 218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.44/847.20 = 218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.44x = 847.20 × 218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.44x = 185,231.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,231.81/565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.59

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