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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.78, 560.03 and 231.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.78, 560.03 and 231.16 is: 319.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.78 : 560.03 = 231.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.78/560.03 = 231.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.78x = 560.03 × 231.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.78x = 129,453.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,453.98/405.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.03

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