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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.76, 561.32 and 232.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.76, 561.32 and 232.10 is: 320.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.76 : 561.32 = 232.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.76/561.32 = 232.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.76x = 561.32 × 232.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.76x = 130,278.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,278.40/406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.29

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