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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.64, 842.14 and 219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.64, 842.14 and 219.56 is: 329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.64 : 842.14 = 219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.64/842.14 = 219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.64x = 842.14 × 219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.64x = 184,900.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,900.26/561.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.21

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