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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.71, 847.08 and 235.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.71, 847.08 and 235.58 is: 353.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.71 : 847.08 = 235.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.71/847.08 = 235.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.71x = 847.08 × 235.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.71x = 199,550.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,550.87/564.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.37

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