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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.63, 848.41 and 154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.63, 848.41 and 154.82 is: 232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.63 : 848.41 = 154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.63/848.41 = 154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.63x = 848.41 × 154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.63x = 131,352.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,352.57/565.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.22

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