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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.95, 562.94 and 230.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.95, 562.94 and 230.86 is: 318.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.95 : 562.94 = 230.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.95/562.94 = 230.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.95x = 562.94 × 230.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.95x = 129,956.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,956.36/407.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.56

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