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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.84, 848.64 and 219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.84, 848.64 and 219.06 is: 328.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.84 : 848.64 = 219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.84/848.64 = 219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.84x = 848.64 × 219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.84x = 185,904.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,904.44/565.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.54

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