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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.82, 848.74 and 219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.82, 848.74 and 219.32 is: 328.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.82 : 848.74 = 219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.82/848.74 = 219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.82x = 848.74 × 219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.82x = 186,145.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,145.66/565.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.98

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