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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.88, 848.88 and 219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.88, 848.88 and 219.20 is: 328.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.88 : 848.88 = 219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.88/848.88 = 219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.88x = 848.88 × 219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.88x = 186,074.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,074.50/565.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.82

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