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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.62, 848.16 and 200.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.62, 848.16 and 200.22 is: 300.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.62 : 848.16 = 200.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.62/848.16 = 200.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.62x = 848.16 × 200.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.62x = 169,818.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,818.60/565.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.23

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