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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.49, 848.22 and 154.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.49, 848.22 and 154.61 is: 231.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.49 : 848.22 = 154.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.49/848.22 = 154.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.49x = 848.22 × 154.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.49x = 131,139.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,139.05/565.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.91

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