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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.23, 844.84 and 152.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.23, 844.84 and 152.37 is: 228.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.23 : 844.84 = 152.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.23/844.84 = 152.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.23x = 844.84 × 152.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.23x = 128,724.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,724.05/563.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.55

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