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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.08, 841.93 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.08, 841.93 and 236.44 is: 354.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.08 : 841.93 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.08/841.93 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.08x = 841.93 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.08x = 199,064.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,064.75/561.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.79

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