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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.97, 840.94 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.97, 840.94 and 236.16 is: 354.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.97 : 840.94 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.97/840.94 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.97x = 840.94 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.97x = 198,595.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,595.80/560.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.02

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