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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.31, 560.83 and 231.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.31, 560.83 and 231.77 is: 319.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.31 : 560.83 = 231.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.31/560.83 = 231.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.31x = 560.83 × 231.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.31x = 129,980.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,980.19/406.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.91

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