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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.83, 561.36 and 232.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.83, 561.36 and 232.17 is: 320.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.83 : 561.36 = 232.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.83/561.36 = 232.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.83x = 561.36 × 232.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.83x = 130,330.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,330.95/406.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.36

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