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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.94, 849.03 and 236.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.94, 849.03 and 236.89 is: 355.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.94 : 849.03 = 236.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.94/849.03 = 236.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.94x = 849.03 × 236.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.94x = 201,130.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,130.61/565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.39

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