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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.38, 560.80 and 231.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.38, 560.80 and 231.75 is: 319.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.38 : 560.80 = 231.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.38/560.80 = 231.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.38x = 560.80 × 231.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.38x = 129,965.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,965.40/406.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.81

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