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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.80, 847.24 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.80, 847.24 and 153.88 is: 230.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.80 : 847.24 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.80/847.24 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.80x = 847.24 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.80x = 130,373.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,373.29/564.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.83

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