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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.42, 562.26 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.42, 562.26 and 230.40 is: 317.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.42 : 562.26 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.42/562.26 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.42x = 562.26 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.42x = 129,544.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,544.70/407.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.96

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