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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.64, 848.32 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.64, 848.32 and 154.68 is: 231.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.64 : 848.32 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.64/848.32 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.64x = 848.32 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.64x = 131,221.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,221.62/565.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.99

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