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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.52, 574.79 and 230.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.52, 574.79 and 230.01 is: 317.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.52 : 574.79 = 230.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.52/574.79 = 230.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.52x = 574.79 × 230.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.52x = 132,206.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,206.30/416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.41

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