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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.30, 560.64 and 231.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.30, 560.64 and 231.64 is: 319.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.30 : 560.64 = 231.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.30/560.64 = 231.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.30x = 560.64 × 231.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.30x = 129,866.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,866.65/406.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.63

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