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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.54, 574.81 and 230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.54, 574.81 and 230.02 is: 317.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.54 : 574.81 = 230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.54/574.81 = 230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.54x = 574.81 × 230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.54x = 132,219.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,219.02/416.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.42

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