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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.87, 842.62 and 215.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.87, 842.62 and 215.19 is: 322.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.87 : 842.62 = 215.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.87/842.62 = 215.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.87x = 842.62 × 215.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.87x = 181,323.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,323.40/561.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.71

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