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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.12, 841.44 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.12, 841.44 and 236.16 is: 354.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.12 : 841.44 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.12/841.44 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.12x = 841.44 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.12x = 198,714.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,714.47/561.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.14

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