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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.22, 843.33 and 237.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.22, 843.33 and 237.14 is: 355.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.22 : 843.33 = 237.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.22/843.33 = 237.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.22x = 843.33 × 237.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.22x = 199,987.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,987.28/562.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.71

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