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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.68, 848.56 and 219.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.68, 848.56 and 219.04 is: 328.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.68 : 848.56 = 219.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.68/848.56 = 219.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.68x = 848.56 × 219.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.68x = 185,868.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,868.58/565.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.58

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