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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.70, 848.46 and 219.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.70, 848.46 and 219.19 is: 328.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.70 : 848.46 = 219.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.70/848.46 = 219.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.70x = 848.46 × 219.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.70x = 185,973.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,973.95/565.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.75

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