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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.32, 562.14 and 232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.32, 562.14 and 232.72 is: 321.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.32 : 562.14 = 232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.32/562.14 = 232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.32x = 562.14 × 232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.32x = 130,821.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,821.22/407.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.18

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