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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.97, 561.62 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.97, 561.62 and 232.32 is: 320.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.97 : 561.62 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.97/561.62 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.97x = 561.62 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.97x = 130,474.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,474.40/406.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.60

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