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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.68, 561.28 and 232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.68, 561.28 and 232.02 is: 320.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.68 : 561.28 = 232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.68/561.28 = 232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.68x = 561.28 × 232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.68x = 130,228.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,228.19/406.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.22

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