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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.69, 847.30 and 235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.69, 847.30 and 235.88 is: 353.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.69 : 847.30 = 235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.69/847.30 = 235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.69x = 847.30 × 235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.69x = 199,861.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,861.12/564.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.93

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