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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.10, 561.78 and 230.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.10, 561.78 and 230.09 is: 317.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.10 : 561.78 = 230.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.10/561.78 = 230.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.10x = 561.78 × 230.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.10x = 129,259.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,259.96/407.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.51

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