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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.35, 559.31 and 230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.35, 559.31 and 230.66 is: 318.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.35 : 559.31 = 230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.35/559.31 = 230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.35x = 559.31 × 230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.35x = 129,006.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,006.49/405.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.26

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