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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.74, 842.06 and 214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.74, 842.06 and 214.80 is: 321.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.74 : 842.06 = 214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.74/842.06 = 214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.74x = 842.06 × 214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.74x = 180,875.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,875.70/561.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.99

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