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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.54, 559.68 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.54, 559.68 and 230.88 is: 318.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.54 : 559.68 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.54/559.68 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.54x = 559.68 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.54x = 129,218.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,218.92/405.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.63

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