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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.47, 848.04 and 200.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.47, 848.04 and 200.21 is: 300.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.47 : 848.04 = 200.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.47/848.04 = 200.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.47x = 848.04 × 200.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.47x = 169,781.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,781.85/565.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.25

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