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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.75, 559.96 and 231.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.75, 559.96 and 231.10 is: 318.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.75 : 559.96 = 231.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.75/559.96 = 231.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.75x = 559.96 × 231.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.75x = 129,403.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,403.96/405.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.93

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