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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.91, 560.14 and 231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.91, 560.14 and 231.22 is: 319.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.91 : 560.14 = 231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.91/560.14 = 231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.91x = 560.14 × 231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.91x = 129,513.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,513.59/405.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.07

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