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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.44, 848.22 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.44, 848.22 and 200.16 is: 300.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.44 : 848.22 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.44/848.22 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.44x = 848.22 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.44x = 169,779.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,779.72/565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.26

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