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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.67, 559.86 and 231.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.67, 559.86 and 231.01 is: 318.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.67 : 559.86 = 231.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.67/559.86 = 231.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.67x = 559.86 × 231.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.67x = 129,333.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,333.26/405.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.81

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