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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.64, 559.78 and 230.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.64, 559.78 and 230.98 is: 318.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.64 : 559.78 = 230.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.64/559.78 = 230.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.64x = 559.78 × 230.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.64x = 129,297.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,297.98/405.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.75

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