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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.68, 844.08 and 151.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.68, 844.08 and 151.82 is: 227.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.68 : 844.08 = 151.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.68/844.08 = 151.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.68x = 844.08 × 151.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.68x = 128,148.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,148.23/562.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.75

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