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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561, 841.56 and 231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561, 841.56 and 231.96 is: 347.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561 : 841.56 = 231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561/841.56 = 231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561x = 841.56 × 231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561x = 195,208.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,208.26/561
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.96

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