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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.21, 842.82 and 237.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.21, 842.82 and 237.81 is: 356.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.21 : 842.82 = 237.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.21/842.82 = 237.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.21x = 842.82 × 237.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.21x = 200,431.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,431.02/562.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.51

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