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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.09, 841.65 and 236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.09, 841.65 and 236.68 is: 355.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.09 : 841.65 = 236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.09/841.65 = 236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.09x = 841.65 × 236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.09x = 199,201.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,201.72/561.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.03

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