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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.27, 848.82 and 237.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.27, 848.82 and 237.47 is: 355.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.27 : 848.82 = 237.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.27/848.82 = 237.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.27x = 848.82 × 237.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.27x = 201,565.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,565.93/566.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.95

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