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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.22, 844.32 and 238.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.22, 844.32 and 238.41 is: 357.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.22 : 844.32 = 238.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.22/844.32 = 238.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.22x = 844.32 × 238.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.22x = 201,294.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,294.33/563.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.40

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