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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.34, 842.08 and 236.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.34, 842.08 and 236.86 is: 355.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.34 : 842.08 = 236.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.34/842.08 = 236.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.34x = 842.08 × 236.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.34x = 199,455.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,455.07/561.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.32

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