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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.68, 575.01 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.68, 575.01 and 230.18 is: 317.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.68 : 575.01 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.68/575.01 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.68x = 575.01 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.68x = 132,352.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,352.93/416.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.64

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