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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.54, 562.39 and 230.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.54, 562.39 and 230.49 is: 318.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.54 : 562.39 = 230.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.54/562.39 = 230.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.54x = 562.39 × 230.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.54x = 129,624.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,624.41/407.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.07

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