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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.80, 840.93 and 231.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.80, 840.93 and 231.67 is: 347.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.80 : 840.93 = 231.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.80/840.93 = 231.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.80x = 840.93 × 231.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.80x = 194,818.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,818.25/560.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.39

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