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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.33, 559.36 and 228.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.33, 559.36 and 228.30 is: 315.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.33 : 559.36 = 228.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.33/559.36 = 228.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.33x = 559.36 × 228.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.33x = 127,697.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,697.95/405.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.05

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