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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.33, 847.96 and 236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.33, 847.96 and 236.14 is: 354.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.33 : 847.96 = 236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.33/847.96 = 236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.33x = 847.96 × 236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.33x = 200,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,234.56/565.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.19

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