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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.09, 559.03 and 230.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.09, 559.03 and 230.45 is: 318.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.09 : 559.03 = 230.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.09/559.03 = 230.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.09x = 559.03 × 230.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.09x = 128,825.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,825.09/405.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.02

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