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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.22, 846.33 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.22, 846.33 and 153.36 is: 230.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.22 : 846.33 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.22/846.33 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.22x = 846.33 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.22x = 129,791.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,791.08/564.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.03

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