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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.80, 846.88 and 240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.80, 846.88 and 240 is: 359.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.80 : 846.88 = 240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.80/846.88 = 240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.80x = 846.88 × 240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.80x = 203,251.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,251.20/564.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.86

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