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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.17, 560.61 and 231.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.17, 560.61 and 231.51 is: 319.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.17 : 560.61 = 231.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.17/560.61 = 231.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.17x = 560.61 × 231.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.17x = 129,786.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,786.82/406.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.54

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