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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.93, 560.22 and 231.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.93, 560.22 and 231.33 is: 319.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.93 : 560.22 = 231.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.93/560.22 = 231.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.93x = 560.22 × 231.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.93x = 129,595.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,595.69/405.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.26

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