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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.63, 561.25 and 232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.63, 561.25 and 232.07 is: 320.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.63 : 561.25 = 232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.63/561.25 = 232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.63x = 561.25 × 232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.63x = 130,248.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,248.13/406.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.32

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