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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.03, 561.76 and 230.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.03, 561.76 and 230.03 is: 317.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.03 : 561.76 = 230.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.03/561.76 = 230.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.03x = 561.76 × 230.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.03x = 129,221.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,221.65/407.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.47

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