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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.16, 844.80 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.16, 844.80 and 152.28 is: 228.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.16 : 844.80 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.16/844.80 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.16x = 844.80 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.16x = 128,646.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,646.14/563.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.44

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