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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.45, 842.58 and 236.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.45, 842.58 and 236.91 is: 355.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.45 : 842.58 = 236.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.45/842.58 = 236.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.45x = 842.58 × 236.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.45x = 199,615.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,615.63/561.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.54

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