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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.05, 840.23 and 213.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.05, 840.23 and 213.38 is: 320.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.05 : 840.23 = 213.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.05/840.23 = 213.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.05x = 840.23 × 213.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.05x = 179,288.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,288.28/560.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.13

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