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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.70, 840.95 and 236.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.70, 840.95 and 236.30 is: 354.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.70 : 840.95 = 236.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.70/840.95 = 236.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.70x = 840.95 × 236.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.70x = 198,711.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,711.98/560.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.40

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