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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.93, 561.60 and 232.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.93, 561.60 and 232.25 is: 320.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.93 : 561.60 = 232.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.93/561.60 = 232.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.93x = 561.60 × 232.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.93x = 130,431.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,431.60/406.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.53

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