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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.39, 842.31 and 214.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.39, 842.31 and 214.89 is: 322.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.39 : 842.31 = 214.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.39/842.31 = 214.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.39x = 842.31 × 214.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.39x = 181,004.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,004.00/561.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.42

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