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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.24, 561.98 and 230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.24, 561.98 and 230.20 is: 317.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.24 : 561.98 = 230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.24/561.98 = 230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.24x = 561.98 × 230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.24x = 129,366.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,366.97/407.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.67

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