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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.08, 560.28 and 231.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.08, 560.28 and 231.36 is: 319.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.08 : 560.28 = 231.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.08/560.28 = 231.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.08x = 560.28 × 231.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.08x = 129,626.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,626.38/406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.21

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