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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.71, 575.05 and 230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.71, 575.05 and 230.20 is: 317.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.71 : 575.05 = 230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.71/575.05 = 230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.71x = 575.05 × 230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.71x = 132,378.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,378.16/416.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.68

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