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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.55, 854.14 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.55, 854.14 and 218.08 is: 327.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.55 : 854.14 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.55/854.14 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.55x = 854.14 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.55x = 186,270.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,270.85/569.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.05

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