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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.81, 559.98 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.81, 559.98 and 231.12 is: 318.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.81 : 559.98 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.81/559.98 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.81x = 559.98 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.81x = 129,422.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,422.58/405.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.92

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