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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.68, 841.94 and 214.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.68, 841.94 and 214.93 is: 322.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.68 : 841.94 = 214.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.68/841.94 = 214.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.68x = 841.94 × 214.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.68x = 180,960.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,960.81/561.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.18

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