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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.99, 560.25 and 231.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.99, 560.25 and 231.33 is: 319.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.99 : 560.25 = 231.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.99/560.25 = 231.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.99x = 560.25 × 231.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.99x = 129,604.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,604.73/405.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.23

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