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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.11, 841.14 and 236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.11, 841.14 and 236.50 is: 354.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.11 : 841.14 = 236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.11/841.14 = 236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.11x = 841.14 × 236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.11x = 198,929.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,929.61/561.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.53

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