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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.66, 848.42 and 154.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.66, 848.42 and 154.83 is: 232.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.66 : 848.42 = 154.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.66/848.42 = 154.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.66x = 848.42 × 154.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.66x = 131,360.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,360.09/565.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.23

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