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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.24, 840.18 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.24, 840.18 and 235.44 is: 353.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.24 : 840.18 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.24/840.18 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.24x = 840.18 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.24x = 197,811.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,811.98/560.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.08

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