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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.69, 842.52 and 236.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.69, 842.52 and 236.97 is: 355.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.69 : 842.52 = 236.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.69/842.52 = 236.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.69x = 842.52 × 236.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.69x = 199,651.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,651.96/561.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.45

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