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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.22, 840.36 and 235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.22, 840.36 and 235.26 is: 352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.22 : 840.36 = 235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.22/840.36 = 235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.22x = 840.36 × 235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.22x = 197,703.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,703.09/560.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.90

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