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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.22, 839.82 and 235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.22, 839.82 and 235.41 is: 352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.22 : 839.82 = 235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.22/839.82 = 235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.22x = 839.82 × 235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.22x = 197,702.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,702.03/560.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.90

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