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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.13, 847.90 and 236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.13, 847.90 and 236.10 is: 354.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.13 : 847.90 = 236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.13/847.90 = 236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.13x = 847.90 × 236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.13x = 200,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,190.25/565.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.24

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