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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.55, 561.04 and 231.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.55, 561.04 and 231.89 is: 320.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.55 : 561.04 = 231.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.55/561.04 = 231.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.55x = 561.04 × 231.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.55x = 130,096.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,096.18/406.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.00

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