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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.34, 843.55 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.34, 843.55 and 151.47 is: 227.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.34 : 843.55 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.34/843.55 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.34x = 843.55 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.34x = 127,775.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,775.01/562.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.22

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