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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.74, 848.36 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.74, 848.36 and 223.50 is: 335.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.74 : 848.36 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.74/848.36 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.74x = 848.36 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.74x = 189,608.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,608.46/565.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.15

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