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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.31, 843.42 and 151.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.31, 843.42 and 151.45 is: 227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.31 : 843.42 = 151.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.31/843.42 = 151.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.31x = 843.42 × 151.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.31x = 127,730.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,730.98/562.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.15

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