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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.58, 574.88 and 230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.58, 574.88 and 230.08 is: 317.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.58 : 574.88 = 230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.58/574.88 = 230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.58x = 574.88 × 230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.58x = 132,268.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,268.39/416.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.51

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