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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.93, 561.60 and 232.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.93, 561.60 and 232.33 is: 320.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.93 : 561.60 = 232.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.93/561.60 = 232.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.93x = 561.60 × 232.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.93x = 130,476.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,476.53/406.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.64

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