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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.76, 561.19 and 232.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.76, 561.19 and 232.06 is: 320.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.76 : 561.19 = 232.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.76/561.19 = 232.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.76x = 561.19 × 232.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.76x = 130,229.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,229.75/406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.16

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