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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.91, 841.16 and 214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.91, 841.16 and 214.16 is: 321.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.91 : 841.16 = 214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.91/841.16 = 214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.91x = 841.16 × 214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.91x = 180,139.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,139.74/560.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.15

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