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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.39, 559.38 and 228.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.39, 559.38 and 228.35 is: 315.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.39 : 559.38 = 228.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.39/559.38 = 228.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.39x = 559.38 × 228.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.39x = 127,734.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,734.42/405.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.09

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