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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.81, 560.00 and 231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.81, 560.00 and 231.14 is: 318.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.81 : 560.00 = 231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.81/560.00 = 231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.81x = 560.00 × 231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.81x = 129,434.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,434.44/405.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.95

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