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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.63, 846.94 and 240.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.63, 846.94 and 240.22 is: 360.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.63 : 846.94 = 240.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.63/846.94 = 240.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.63x = 846.94 × 240.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.63x = 203,451.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,451.93/564.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.33

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