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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.17, 560.49 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.17, 560.49 and 238.16 is: 328.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.17 : 560.49 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.17/560.49 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.17x = 560.49 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.17x = 133,486.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,486.81/406.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.65

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