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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.86, 560.07 and 231.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.86, 560.07 and 231.21 is: 319.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.86 : 560.07 = 231.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.86/560.07 = 231.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.86x = 560.07 × 231.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.86x = 129,493.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,493.78/405.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.06

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