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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.53, 842.18 and 214.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.53, 842.18 and 214.62 is: 321.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.53 : 842.18 = 214.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.53/842.18 = 214.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.53x = 842.18 × 214.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.53x = 180,747.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,747.60/561.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.89

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