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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.94, 562.89 and 230.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.94, 562.89 and 230.85 is: 318.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.94 : 562.89 = 230.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.94/562.89 = 230.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.94x = 562.89 × 230.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.94x = 129,943.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,943.16/407.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.53

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