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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.13, 561.84 and 230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.13, 561.84 and 230.12 is: 317.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.13 : 561.84 = 230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.13/561.84 = 230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.13x = 561.84 × 230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.13x = 129,289.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,289.06/407.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.57

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