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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.73, 561.39 and 232.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.73, 561.39 and 232.18 is: 320.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.73 : 561.39 = 232.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.73/561.39 = 232.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.73x = 561.39 × 232.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.73x = 130,344.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,344.27/406.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.47

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