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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.97, 844.41 and 152.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.97, 844.41 and 152.07 is: 228.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.97 : 844.41 = 152.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.97/844.41 = 152.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.97x = 844.41 × 152.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.97x = 128,409.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,409.43/562.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.09

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