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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.28, 559.30 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.28, 559.30 and 230.64 is: 318.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.28 : 559.30 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.28/559.30 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.28x = 559.30 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.28x = 128,996.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,996.95/405.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.29

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