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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.22, 560.52 and 231.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.22, 560.52 and 231.54 is: 319.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.22 : 560.52 = 231.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.22/560.52 = 231.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.22x = 560.52 × 231.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.22x = 129,782.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,782.80/406.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.49

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