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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.62, 842.44 and 236.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.62, 842.44 and 236.82 is: 355.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.62 : 842.44 = 236.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.62/842.44 = 236.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.62x = 842.44 × 236.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.62x = 199,506.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,506.64/561.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.23

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