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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.70, 847 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.70, 847 and 235.50 is: 353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.70 : 847 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.70/847 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.70x = 847 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.70x = 199,468.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,468.50/564.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.23

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