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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.34, 559.33 and 228.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.34, 559.33 and 228.30 is: 315.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.34 : 559.33 = 228.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.34/559.33 = 228.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.34x = 559.33 × 228.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.34x = 127,695.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,695.23/405.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.03

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