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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.92, 841.10 and 214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.92, 841.10 and 214.24 is: 321.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.92 : 841.10 = 214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.92/841.10 = 214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.92x = 841.10 × 214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.92x = 180,197.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,197.26/560.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.25

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