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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.03, 558.90 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.03, 558.90 and 230.34 is: 317.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.03 : 558.90 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.03/558.90 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.03x = 558.90 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.03x = 128,737.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,737.03/405.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.85

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