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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.87, 847.59 and 236.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.87, 847.59 and 236.05 is: 354.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.87 : 847.59 = 236.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.87/847.59 = 236.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.87x = 847.59 × 236.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.87x = 200,073.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,073.62/564.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.19

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