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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.69, 559.82 and 231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.69, 559.82 and 231 is: 318.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.69 : 559.82 = 231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.69/559.82 = 231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.69x = 559.82 × 231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.69x = 129,317.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,317.27/405.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.76

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