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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.99, 560.07 and 231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.99, 560.07 and 231.30 is: 319.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.99 : 560.07 = 231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.99/560.07 = 231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.99x = 560.07 × 231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.99x = 129,544.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,544.19/405.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.08

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