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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.16, 561.91 and 232.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.16, 561.91 and 232.51 is: 320.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.16 : 561.91 = 232.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.16/561.91 = 232.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.16x = 561.91 × 232.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.16x = 130,649.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,649.69/407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.88

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