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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.20, 842.90 and 215.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.20, 842.90 and 215.40 is: 322.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.20 : 842.90 = 215.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.20/842.90 = 215.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.20x = 842.90 × 215.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.20x = 181,560.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,560.66/562.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.95

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