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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.12, 840.32 and 230.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.12, 840.32 and 230.84 is: 346.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.12 : 840.32 = 230.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.12/840.32 = 230.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.12x = 840.32 × 230.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.12x = 193,979.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,979.47/560.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.32

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