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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.61, 841.81 and 214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.61, 841.81 and 214.72 is: 321.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.61 : 841.81 = 214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.61/841.81 = 214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.61x = 841.81 × 214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.61x = 180,753.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,753.44/561.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.85

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