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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.32, 562.12 and 230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.32, 562.12 and 230.30 is: 317.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.32 : 562.12 = 230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.32/562.12 = 230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.32x = 562.12 × 230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.32x = 129,452.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,452.85/407.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.82

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