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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.05, 841.45 and 214.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.05, 841.45 and 214.30 is: 321.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.05 : 841.45 = 214.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.05/841.45 = 214.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.05x = 841.45 × 214.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.05x = 180,320.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,320.10/561.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.40

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