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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.48, 845.33 and 238.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.48, 845.33 and 238.85 is: 358.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.48 : 845.33 = 238.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.48/845.33 = 238.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.48x = 845.33 × 238.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.48x = 201,903.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,903.44/563.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.32

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