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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.74, 848.13 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.74, 848.13 and 223.50 is: 335.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.74 : 848.13 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.74/848.13 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.74x = 848.13 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.74x = 189,557.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,557.06/565.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.06

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