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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.90, 561.64 and 232.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.90, 561.64 and 232.36 is: 320.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.90 : 561.64 = 232.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.90/561.64 = 232.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.90x = 561.64 × 232.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.90x = 130,502.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,502.67/406.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.72

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