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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.22, 843.40 and 151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.22, 843.40 and 151.36 is: 227.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.22 : 843.40 = 151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.22/843.40 = 151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.22x = 843.40 × 151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.22x = 127,657.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,657.02/562.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.06

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