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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.28, 844.98 and 152.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.28, 844.98 and 152.43 is: 228.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.28 : 844.98 = 152.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.28/844.98 = 152.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.28x = 844.98 × 152.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.28x = 128,800.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,800.30/563.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.66

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