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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.21, 844.69 and 152.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.21, 844.69 and 152.35 is: 228.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.21 : 844.69 = 152.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.21/844.69 = 152.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.21x = 844.69 × 152.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.21x = 128,689.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,689.87/563.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.49

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