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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.93, 560.14 and 231.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.93, 560.14 and 231.25 is: 319.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.93 : 560.14 = 231.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.93/560.14 = 231.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.93x = 560.14 × 231.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.93x = 129,532.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,532.38/405.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.10

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