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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.81, 842.85 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.81, 842.85 and 215.16 is: 322.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.81 : 842.85 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.81/842.85 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.81x = 842.85 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.81x = 181,347.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,347.61/561.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.79

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