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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.82, 561.42 and 232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.82, 561.42 and 232.16 is: 320.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.82 : 561.42 = 232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.82/561.42 = 232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.82x = 561.42 × 232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.82x = 130,339.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,339.27/406.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.39

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