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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.96, 844.52 and 152.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.96, 844.52 and 152.13 is: 228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.96 : 844.52 = 152.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.96/844.52 = 152.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.96x = 844.52 × 152.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.96x = 128,476.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,476.83/562.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.22

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