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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.96, 842.91 and 215.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.96, 842.91 and 215.18 is: 322.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.96 : 842.91 = 215.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.96/842.91 = 215.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.96x = 842.91 × 215.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.96x = 181,375.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,375.51/561.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.76

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