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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.42, 841.92 and 236.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.42, 841.92 and 236.61 is: 354.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.42 : 841.92 = 236.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.42/841.92 = 236.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.42x = 841.92 × 236.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.42x = 199,206.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,206.69/561.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.83

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