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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.16, 841.02 and 236.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.16, 841.02 and 236.08 is: 353.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.16 : 841.02 = 236.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.16/841.02 = 236.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.16x = 841.02 × 236.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.16x = 198,548.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,548.00/561.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.82

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