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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.67, 561.17 and 232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.67, 561.17 and 232.04 is: 320.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.67 : 561.17 = 232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.67/561.17 = 232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.67x = 561.17 × 232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.67x = 130,209.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,209.92/406.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.19

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