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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.79, 842.28 and 215.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.79, 842.28 and 215.14 is: 322.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.79 : 842.28 = 215.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.79/842.28 = 215.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.79x = 842.28 × 215.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.79x = 181,208.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,208.12/561.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.55

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