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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.68, 574.98 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.68, 574.98 and 230.18 is: 317.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.68 : 574.98 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.68/574.98 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.68x = 574.98 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.68x = 132,348.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,348.90/416.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.63

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