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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.92, 841.18 and 236.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.92, 841.18 and 236.11 is: 354.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.92 : 841.18 = 236.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.92/841.18 = 236.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.92x = 841.18 × 236.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.92x = 198,611.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,611.01/560.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.08

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