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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.48, 847.94 and 236.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.48, 847.94 and 236.37 is: 354.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.48 : 847.94 = 236.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.48/847.94 = 236.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.48x = 847.94 × 236.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.48x = 200,424.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,424.81/565.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.43

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