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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.16, 561.87 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.16, 561.87 and 232.56 is: 320.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.16 : 561.87 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.16/561.87 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.16x = 561.87 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.16x = 130,668.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,668.49/407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.93

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