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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.69, 575.03 and 230.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.69, 575.03 and 230.19 is: 317.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.69 : 575.03 = 230.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.69/575.03 = 230.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.69x = 575.03 × 230.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.69x = 132,366.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,366.95/416.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.66

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