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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.09, 560.22 and 238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.09, 560.22 and 238.06 is: 328.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.09 : 560.22 = 238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.09/560.22 = 238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.09x = 560.22 × 238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.09x = 133,363.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,363.17/406.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.41

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