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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.24, 843.28 and 151.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.24, 843.28 and 151.42 is: 227.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.24 : 843.28 = 151.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.24/843.28 = 151.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.24x = 843.28 × 151.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.24x = 127,689.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,689.46/562.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.11

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