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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.06, 560.23 and 237.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.06, 560.23 and 237.99 is: 328.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.06 : 560.23 = 237.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.06/560.23 = 237.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.06x = 560.23 × 237.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.06x = 133,329.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,329.14/406.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.35

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