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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.97, 562.98 and 230.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.97, 562.98 and 230.91 is: 318.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.97 : 562.98 = 230.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.97/562.98 = 230.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.97x = 562.98 × 230.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.97x = 129,997.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,997.71/407.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.65

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