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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.24, 559.26 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.24, 559.26 and 230.60 is: 318.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.24 : 559.26 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.24/559.26 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.24x = 559.26 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.24x = 128,962.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,962.56/405.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.24

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