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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.37, 843.48 and 151.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.37, 843.48 and 151.55 is: 227.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.37 : 843.48 = 151.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.37/843.48 = 151.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.37x = 843.48 × 151.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.37x = 127,825.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,825.18/562.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.30

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