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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.20, 842.10 and 236.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.20, 842.10 and 236.79 is: 355.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.20 : 842.10 = 236.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.20/842.10 = 236.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.20x = 842.10 × 236.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.20x = 199,400.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,400.86/561.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.31

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