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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.33, 842.04 and 150.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.33, 842.04 and 150.47 is: 225.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.33 : 842.04 = 150.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.33/842.04 = 150.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.33x = 842.04 × 150.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.33x = 126,703.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,703.86/561.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.72

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