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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.24, 841.24 and 236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.24, 841.24 and 236.24 is: 354.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.24 : 841.24 = 236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.24/841.24 = 236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.24x = 841.24 × 236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.24x = 198,734.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,734.54/560.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.73

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