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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.70, 845.22 and 238.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.70, 845.22 and 238.89 is: 358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.70 : 845.22 = 238.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.70/845.22 = 238.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.70x = 845.22 × 238.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.70x = 201,914.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,914.61/563.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.20

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