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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.22, 840.33 and 235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.22, 840.33 and 235.22 is: 352.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.22 : 840.33 = 235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.22/840.33 = 235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.22x = 840.33 × 235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.22x = 197,658.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,658.22/560.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.82

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