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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.66, 561.17 and 231.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.66, 561.17 and 231.97 is: 320.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.66 : 561.17 = 231.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.66/561.17 = 231.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.66x = 561.17 × 231.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.66x = 130,174.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,174.60/406.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.11

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