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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.44, 848.34 and 218.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.44, 848.34 and 218.92 is: 328.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.44 : 848.34 = 218.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.44/848.34 = 218.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.44x = 848.34 × 218.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.44x = 185,718.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,718.59/565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.45

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