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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.51, 574.79 and 230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.51, 574.79 and 230 is: 317.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.51 : 574.79 = 230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.51/574.79 = 230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.51x = 574.79 × 230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.51x = 132,201.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,201.70/416.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.40

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