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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.05, 558.98 and 230.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.05, 558.98 and 230.41 is: 317.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.05 : 558.98 = 230.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.05/558.98 = 230.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.05x = 558.98 × 230.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.05x = 128,794.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,794.58/405.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.97

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