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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.98, 561.63 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.98, 561.63 and 232.32 is: 320.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.98 : 561.63 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.98/561.63 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.98x = 561.63 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.98x = 130,477.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,477.88/406.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.60

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