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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.60, 842.28 and 214.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.60, 842.28 and 214.82 is: 322.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.60 : 842.28 = 214.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.60/842.28 = 214.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.60x = 842.28 × 214.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.60x = 180,937.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,937.94/561.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.18

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