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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.02, 847.31 and 235.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.02, 847.31 and 235.94 is: 353.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.02 : 847.31 = 235.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.02/847.31 = 235.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.02x = 847.31 × 235.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.02x = 199,914.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,914.32/565.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.82

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