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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.73, 559.84 and 231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.73, 559.84 and 231.04 is: 318.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.73 : 559.84 = 231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.73/559.84 = 231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.73x = 559.84 × 231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.73x = 129,344.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,344.28/405.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.79

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