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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.84, 562.68 and 230.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.84, 562.68 and 230.78 is: 318.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.84 : 562.68 = 230.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.84/562.68 = 230.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.84x = 562.68 × 230.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.84x = 129,851.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,851.32/407.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.39

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