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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.68, 561.17 and 231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.68, 561.17 and 231.90 is: 319.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.68 : 561.17 = 231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.68/561.17 = 231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.68x = 561.17 × 231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.68x = 130,135.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,135.32/406.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.99

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