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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.88, 842.62 and 215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.88, 842.62 and 215.20 is: 322.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.88 : 842.62 = 215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.88/842.62 = 215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.88x = 842.62 × 215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.88x = 181,331.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,331.82/561.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.72

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