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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.94, 560.17 and 231.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.94, 560.17 and 231.26 is: 319.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.94 : 560.17 = 231.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.94/560.17 = 231.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.94x = 560.17 × 231.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.94x = 129,544.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,544.91/405.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.12

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