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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.13, 847.61 and 235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.13, 847.61 and 235.96 is: 353.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.13 : 847.61 = 235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.13/847.61 = 235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.13x = 847.61 × 235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.13x = 200,005.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,005.74/565.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.91

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