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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.94, 560.22 and 231.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.94, 560.22 and 231.32 is: 319.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.94 : 560.22 = 231.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.94/560.22 = 231.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.94x = 560.22 × 231.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.94x = 129,590.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,590.09/405.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.23

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