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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.95, 561.72 and 232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.95, 561.72 and 232.40 is: 320.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.95 : 561.72 = 232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.95/561.72 = 232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.95x = 561.72 × 232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.95x = 130,540.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,540.92/406.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.78

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