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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.49, 562.26 and 230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.49, 562.26 and 230.42 is: 317.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.49 : 562.26 = 230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.49/562.26 = 230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.49x = 562.26 × 230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.49x = 129,553.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,553.14/407.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.93

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