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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561, 841.50 and 214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561, 841.50 and 214.14 is: 321.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561 : 841.50 = 214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561/841.50 = 214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561x = 841.50 × 214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561x = 180,198.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,198.81/561
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.21

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