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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.08, 844.64 and 238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.08, 844.64 and 238.24 is: 357.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.08 : 844.64 = 238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.08/844.64 = 238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.08x = 844.64 × 238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.08x = 201,227.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,227.03/563.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.37

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