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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.46, 559.57 and 230.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.46, 559.57 and 230.81 is: 318.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.46 : 559.57 = 230.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.46/559.57 = 230.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.46x = 559.57 × 230.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.46x = 129,154.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,154.35/405.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.54

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