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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.07, 561.81 and 230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.07, 561.81 and 230.08 is: 317.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.07 : 561.81 = 230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.07/561.81 = 230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.07x = 561.81 × 230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.07x = 129,262.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,262.69/407.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.55

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