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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.52, 848.26 and 200.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.52, 848.26 and 200.22 is: 300.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.52 : 848.26 = 200.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.52/848.26 = 200.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.52x = 848.26 × 200.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.52x = 169,835.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,835.69/565.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.32

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