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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.26, 559.27 and 230.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.26, 559.27 and 230.62 is: 318.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.26 : 559.27 = 230.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.26/559.27 = 230.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.26x = 559.27 × 230.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.26x = 128,978.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,978.85/405.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.26

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