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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.25, 559.28 and 230.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.25, 559.28 and 230.65 is: 318.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.25 : 559.28 = 230.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.25/559.28 = 230.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.25x = 559.28 × 230.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.25x = 128,997.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,997.93/405.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.32

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