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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.62, 848.40 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.62, 848.40 and 200.46 is: 300.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.62 : 848.40 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.62/848.40 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.62x = 848.40 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.62x = 170,070.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,070.64/565.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.68

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