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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.33, 846.42 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.33, 846.42 and 153.50 is: 230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.33 : 846.42 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.33/846.42 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.33x = 846.42 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.33x = 129,921.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,921.24/564.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.22

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