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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.08, 560.34 and 231.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.08, 560.34 and 231.38 is: 319.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.08 : 560.34 = 231.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.08/560.34 = 231.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.08x = 560.34 × 231.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.08x = 129,651.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,651.47/406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.28

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