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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.15, 841.73 and 232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.15, 841.73 and 232.04 is: 348.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.15 : 841.73 = 232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.15/841.73 = 232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.15x = 841.73 × 232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.15x = 195,315.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,315.56/561.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.06

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