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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.79, 848.28 and 219.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.79, 848.28 and 219.09 is: 328.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.79 : 848.28 = 219.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.79/848.28 = 219.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.79x = 848.28 × 219.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.79x = 185,849.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,849.67/565.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.48

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