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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.23, 559.22 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.23, 559.22 and 230.60 is: 318.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.23 : 559.22 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.23/559.22 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.23x = 559.22 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.23x = 128,952.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,952.18/405.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.22

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