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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.86, 842.30 and 232.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.86, 842.30 and 232.59 is: 348.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.86 : 842.30 = 232.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.86/842.30 = 232.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.86x = 842.30 × 232.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.86x = 195,909.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,909.39/561.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.68

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