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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.55, 842.22 and 150.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.55, 842.22 and 150.65 is: 225.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.55 : 842.22 = 150.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.55/842.22 = 150.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.55x = 842.22 × 150.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.55x = 126,878.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,878.63/561.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.95

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