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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.98, 842.78 and 215.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.98, 842.78 and 215.05 is: 322.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.98 : 842.78 = 215.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.98/842.78 = 215.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.98x = 842.78 × 215.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.98x = 181,238.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,238.27/561.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.50

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