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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.22, 841.83 and 236.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.22, 841.83 and 236.23 is: 354.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.22 : 841.83 = 236.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.22/841.83 = 236.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.22x = 841.83 × 236.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.22x = 198,865.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,865.50/561.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.35

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