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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.69, 561.26 and 232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.69, 561.26 and 232.07 is: 320.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.69 : 561.26 = 232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.69/561.26 = 232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.69x = 561.26 × 232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.69x = 130,249.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,249.38/406.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.27

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