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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.14, 841.23 and 227.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.14, 841.23 and 227.63 is: 341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.14 : 841.23 = 227.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.14/841.23 = 227.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.14x = 841.23 × 227.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.14x = 191,484.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,484.98/561.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.25

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