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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.74, 848.66 and 219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.74, 848.66 and 219.16 is: 328.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.74 : 848.66 = 219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.74/848.66 = 219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.74x = 848.66 × 219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.74x = 185,993.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,993.52/565.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.76

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