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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.96, 843.05 and 215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.96, 843.05 and 215.30 is: 323.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.96 : 843.05 = 215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.96/843.05 = 215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.96x = 843.05 × 215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.96x = 181,510.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,510.71/561.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.00

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