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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.93, 560.19 and 231.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.93, 560.19 and 231.27 is: 319.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.93 : 560.19 = 231.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.93/560.19 = 231.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.93x = 560.19 × 231.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.93x = 129,555.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,555.14/405.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.16

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