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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.33, 559.29 and 230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.33, 559.29 and 230.68 is: 318.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.33 : 559.29 = 230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.33/559.29 = 230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.33x = 559.29 × 230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.33x = 129,017.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,017.02/405.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.30

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