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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.07, 841.70 and 232.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.07, 841.70 and 232.11 is: 348.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.07 : 841.70 = 232.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.07/841.70 = 232.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.07x = 841.70 × 232.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.07x = 195,367.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,367.57/561.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.21

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