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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.06, 561.68 and 230.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.06, 561.68 and 230.01 is: 317.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.06 : 561.68 = 230.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.06/561.68 = 230.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.06x = 561.68 × 230.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.06x = 129,190.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,190.87/407.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.38

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