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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.16, 841.98 and 219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.16, 841.98 and 219.40 is: 329.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.16 : 841.98 = 219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.16/841.98 = 219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.16x = 841.98 × 219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.16x = 184,730.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,730.41/561.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.19

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