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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.25, 848.23 and 240.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.25, 848.23 and 240.62 is: 361.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.25 : 848.23 = 240.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.25/848.23 = 240.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.25x = 848.23 × 240.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.25x = 204,101.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,101.10/565.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.08

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