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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.87, 560.14 and 231.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.87, 560.14 and 231.21 is: 319.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.87 : 560.14 = 231.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.87/560.14 = 231.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.87x = 560.14 × 231.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.87x = 129,508.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,508.81/405.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.09

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