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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.33, 560.79 and 231.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.33, 560.79 and 231.71 is: 319.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.33 : 560.79 = 231.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.33/560.79 = 231.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.33x = 560.79 × 231.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.33x = 129,937.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,937.85/406.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.79

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