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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.53, 561.03 and 231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.53, 561.03 and 231.96 is: 320.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.53 : 561.03 = 231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.53/561.03 = 231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.53x = 561.03 × 231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.53x = 130,136.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,136.52/406.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.12

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