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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.12, 841.60 and 236.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.12, 841.60 and 236.41 is: 354.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.12 : 841.60 = 236.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.12/841.60 = 236.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.12x = 841.60 × 236.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.12x = 198,962.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,962.66/561.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.58

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