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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.51, 842.13 and 236.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.51, 842.13 and 236.85 is: 355.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.51 : 842.13 = 236.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.51/842.13 = 236.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.51x = 842.13 × 236.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.51x = 199,458.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,458.49/561.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.22

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