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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.56, 848.28 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.56, 848.28 and 223.56 is: 335.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.56 : 848.28 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.56/848.28 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.56x = 848.28 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.56x = 189,641.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,641.48/565.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.32

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