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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.83, 559.98 and 231.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.83, 559.98 and 231.17 is: 318.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.83 : 559.98 = 231.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.83/559.98 = 231.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.83x = 559.98 × 231.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.83x = 129,447.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,447.78/405.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.97

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