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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.10, 843.15 and 237.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.10, 843.15 and 237.23 is: 355.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.10 : 843.15 = 237.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.10/843.15 = 237.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.10x = 843.15 × 237.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.10x = 200,016.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,016.26/562.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.84

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