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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.62, 842.48 and 232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.62, 842.48 and 232.50 is: 348.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.62 : 842.48 = 232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.62/842.48 = 232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.62x = 842.48 × 232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.62x = 195,876.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,876.60/561.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.77

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