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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.13, 842.30 and 236.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.13, 842.30 and 236.72 is: 355.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.13 : 842.30 = 236.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.13/842.30 = 236.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.13x = 842.30 × 236.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.13x = 199,391.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,391.07/561.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.34

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