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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.83, 848.21 and 219.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.83, 848.21 and 219.39 is: 328.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.83 : 848.21 = 219.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.83/848.21 = 219.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.83x = 848.21 × 219.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.83x = 186,086.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,086.37/565.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.87

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