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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.96, 561.61 and 232.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.96, 561.61 and 232.30 is: 320.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.96 : 561.61 = 232.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.96/561.61 = 232.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.96x = 561.61 × 232.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.96x = 130,459.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,459.19/406.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.57

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