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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.63, 561.15 and 231.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.63, 561.15 and 231.98 is: 320.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.63 : 561.15 = 231.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.63/561.15 = 231.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.63x = 561.15 × 231.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.63x = 130,174.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,174.42/406.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.13

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