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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.70, 575.01 and 230.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.70, 575.01 and 230.19 is: 317.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.70 : 575.01 = 230.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.70/575.01 = 230.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.70x = 575.01 × 230.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.70x = 132,361.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,361.55/416.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.64

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