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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.14, 559.06 and 230.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.14, 559.06 and 230.51 is: 318.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.14 : 559.06 = 230.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.14/559.06 = 230.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.14x = 559.06 × 230.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.14x = 128,868.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,868.92/405.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.08

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