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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.08, 841.50 and 214.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.08, 841.50 and 214.41 is: 321.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.08 : 841.50 = 214.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.08/841.50 = 214.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.08x = 841.50 × 214.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.08x = 180,426.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,426.02/561.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.57

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