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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.22, 844.83 and 238.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.22, 844.83 and 238.38 is: 357.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.22 : 844.83 = 238.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.22/844.83 = 238.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.22x = 844.83 × 238.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.22x = 201,387.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,387.41/563.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.56

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