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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.22, 841.54 and 214.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.22, 841.54 and 214.33 is: 321.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.22 : 841.54 = 214.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.22/841.54 = 214.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.22x = 841.54 × 214.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.22x = 180,370.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,370.16/561.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.39

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