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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.04, 841.03 and 214.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.04, 841.03 and 214.27 is: 321.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.04 : 841.03 = 214.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.04/841.03 = 214.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.04x = 841.03 × 214.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.04x = 180,207.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,207.50/561.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.20

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