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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.03, 561.43 and 232.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.03, 561.43 and 232.37 is: 320.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.03 : 561.43 = 232.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.03/561.43 = 232.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.03x = 561.43 × 232.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.03x = 130,459.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,459.08/407.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.52

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