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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.29, 843.30 and 237.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.29, 843.30 and 237.48 is: 356.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.29 : 843.30 = 237.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.29/843.30 = 237.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.29x = 843.30 × 237.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.29x = 200,266.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,266.88/562.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.16

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