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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.62, 561.03 and 231.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.62, 561.03 and 231.93 is: 320.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.62 : 561.03 = 231.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.62/561.03 = 231.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.62x = 561.03 × 231.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.62x = 130,119.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,119.69/406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.00

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