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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.81, 844.31 and 238.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.81, 844.31 and 238.18 is: 357.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.81 : 844.31 = 238.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.81/844.31 = 238.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.81x = 844.31 × 238.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.81x = 201,096.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,096.56/562.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.31

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