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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.20, 848.06 and 236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.20, 848.06 and 236.39 is: 354.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.20 : 848.06 = 236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.20/848.06 = 236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.20x = 848.06 × 236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.20x = 200,467.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,467.48/565.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.68

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