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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.17, 560.51 and 231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.17, 560.51 and 231.50 is: 319.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.17 : 560.51 = 231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.17/560.51 = 231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.17x = 560.51 × 231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.17x = 129,758.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,758.07/406.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.47

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