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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.69, 561.23 and 232.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.69, 561.23 and 232.03 is: 320.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.69 : 561.23 = 232.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.69/561.23 = 232.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.69x = 561.23 × 232.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.69x = 130,222.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,222.61/406.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.20

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