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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.16, 560.53 and 231.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.16, 560.53 and 231.51 is: 319.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.16 : 560.53 = 231.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.16/560.53 = 231.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.16x = 560.53 × 231.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.16x = 129,768.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,768.30/406.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.50

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