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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.42, 559.49 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.42, 559.49 and 230.76 is: 318.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.42 : 559.49 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.42/559.49 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.42x = 559.49 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.42x = 129,106.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,106.76/405.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.45

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