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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.59, 842.49 and 214.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.59, 842.49 and 214.91 is: 322.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.59 : 842.49 = 214.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.59/842.49 = 214.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.59x = 842.49 × 214.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.59x = 181,059.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,059.53/561.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.41

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