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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.41, 562.21 and 232.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.41, 562.21 and 232.75 is: 321.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.41 : 562.21 = 232.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.41/562.21 = 232.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.41x = 562.21 × 232.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.41x = 130,854.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,854.38/407.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.19

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