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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.35, 560.66 and 231.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.35, 560.66 and 231.69 is: 319.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.35 : 560.66 = 231.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.35/560.66 = 231.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.35x = 560.66 × 231.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.35x = 129,898.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,898.16/406.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.67

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