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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.42, 560.87 and 231.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.42, 560.87 and 231.77 is: 319.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.42 : 560.87 = 231.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.42/560.87 = 231.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.42x = 560.87 × 231.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.42x = 129,992.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,992.84/406.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.85

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