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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.86, 848.24 and 218.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.86, 848.24 and 218.93 is: 328.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.86 : 848.24 = 218.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.86/848.24 = 218.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.86x = 848.24 × 218.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.86x = 185,705.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,705.18/565.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.18

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