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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.60, 562.44 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.60, 562.44 and 230.60 is: 318.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.60 : 562.44 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.60/562.44 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.60x = 562.44 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.60x = 129,698.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,698.66/407.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.20

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