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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.14, 560.52 and 231.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.14, 560.52 and 231.57 is: 319.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.14 : 560.52 = 231.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.14/560.52 = 231.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.14x = 560.52 × 231.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.14x = 129,799.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,799.62/406.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.59

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