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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.04, 840.18 and 231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.04, 840.18 and 231 is: 346.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.04 : 840.18 = 231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.04/840.18 = 231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.04x = 840.18 × 231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.04x = 194,081.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,081.58/560.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.55

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