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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.60, 842.81 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.60, 842.81 and 237.20 is: 355.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.60 : 842.81 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.60/842.81 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.60x = 842.81 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.60x = 199,909.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,909.13/561.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.96

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