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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.31, 841.56 and 236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.31, 841.56 and 236.50 is: 354.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.31 : 841.56 = 236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.31/841.56 = 236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.31x = 841.56 × 236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.31x = 199,028.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,028.94/561.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.58

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