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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.88, 840.66 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.88, 840.66 and 236.16 is: 353.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.88 : 840.66 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.88/840.66 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.88x = 840.66 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.88x = 198,530.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,530.27/560.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.96

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