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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.11, 841.25 and 214.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.11, 841.25 and 214.38 is: 321.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.11 : 841.25 = 214.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.11/841.25 = 214.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.11x = 841.25 × 214.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.11x = 180,347.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,347.71/561.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.42

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