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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.46, 560.96 and 231.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.46, 560.96 and 231.83 is: 319.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.46 : 560.96 = 231.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.46/560.96 = 231.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.46x = 560.96 × 231.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.46x = 130,046.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,046.20/406.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.95

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