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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.01, 844.52 and 152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.01, 844.52 and 152.19 is: 228.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.01 : 844.52 = 152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.01/844.52 = 152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.01x = 844.52 × 152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.01x = 128,527.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,527.88/563.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.29

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