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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.36, 841.86 and 236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.36, 841.86 and 236.66 is: 354.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.36 : 841.86 = 236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.36/841.86 = 236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.36x = 841.86 × 236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.36x = 199,234.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,234.59/561.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.91

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