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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.43, 842.34 and 236.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.43, 842.34 and 236.82 is: 355.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.43 : 842.34 = 236.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.43/842.34 = 236.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.43x = 842.34 × 236.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.43x = 199,483.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,483.85/561.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.32

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