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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.45, 562.25 and 230.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.45, 562.25 and 230.45 is: 318.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.45 : 562.25 = 230.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.45/562.25 = 230.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.45x = 562.25 × 230.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.45x = 129,566.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,566.55/407.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.00

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