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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.26, 562.08 and 232.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.26, 562.08 and 232.66 is: 321.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.26 : 562.08 = 232.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.26/562.08 = 232.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.26x = 562.08 × 232.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.26x = 130,773.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,773.53/407.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.11

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