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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.21, 560.61 and 231.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.21, 560.61 and 231.58 is: 319.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.21 : 560.61 = 231.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.21/560.61 = 231.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.21x = 560.61 × 231.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.21x = 129,826.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,826.06/406.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.60

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