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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.64, 574.96 and 230.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.64, 574.96 and 230.13 is: 317.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.64 : 574.96 = 230.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.64/574.96 = 230.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.64x = 574.96 × 230.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.64x = 132,315.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,315.54/416.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.58

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