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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.20, 561.94 and 232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.20, 561.94 and 232.60 is: 320.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.20 : 561.94 = 232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.20/561.94 = 232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.20x = 561.94 × 232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.20x = 130,707.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,707.24/407.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.99

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