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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.12, 560.55 and 231.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.12, 560.55 and 231.52 is: 319.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.12 : 560.55 = 231.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.12/560.55 = 231.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.12x = 560.55 × 231.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.12x = 129,778.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,778.54/406.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.56

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