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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.02, 848.81 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.02, 848.81 and 236.94 is: 355.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.02 : 848.81 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.02/848.81 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.02x = 848.81 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.02x = 201,117.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,117.04/566.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.32

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