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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.05, 844.54 and 152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.05, 844.54 and 152.18 is: 228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.05 : 844.54 = 152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.05/844.54 = 152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.05x = 844.54 × 152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.05x = 128,517.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,517.49/563.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.25

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