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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.02, 847.38 and 240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.02, 847.38 and 240.21 is: 360.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.02 : 847.38 = 240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.02/847.38 = 240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.02x = 847.38 × 240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.02x = 203,549.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,549.15/565.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.25

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