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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.98, 561.62 and 232.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.98, 561.62 and 232.31 is: 320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.98 : 561.62 = 232.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.98/561.62 = 232.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.98x = 561.62 × 232.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.98x = 130,471.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,471.93/406.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.59

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