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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.82, 854.73 and 218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.82, 854.73 and 218.28 is: 327.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.82 : 854.73 = 218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.82/854.73 = 218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.82x = 854.73 × 218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.82x = 186,570.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,570.46/569.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.42

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