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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.24, 843.22 and 215.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.24, 843.22 and 215.61 is: 323.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.24 : 843.22 = 215.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.24/843.22 = 215.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.24x = 843.22 × 215.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.24x = 181,806.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,806.66/562.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.36

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