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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.68, 842.40 and 236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.68, 842.40 and 236.96 is: 355.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.68 : 842.40 = 236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.68/842.40 = 236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.68x = 842.40 × 236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.68x = 199,615.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,615.10/561.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.39

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