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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.32, 560.73 and 231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.32, 560.73 and 231.66 is: 319.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.32 : 560.73 = 231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.32/560.73 = 231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.32x = 560.73 × 231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.32x = 129,898.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,898.71/406.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.70

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