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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.96, 562.97 and 230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.96, 562.97 and 230.94 is: 318.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.96 : 562.97 = 230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.96/562.97 = 230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.96x = 562.97 × 230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.96x = 130,011.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,011.14/407.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.69

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