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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.12, 843.18 and 151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.12, 843.18 and 151.24 is: 226.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.12 : 843.18 = 151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.12/843.18 = 151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.12x = 843.18 × 151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.12x = 127,522.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,522.54/562.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.86

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