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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.79, 575.15 and 230.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.79, 575.15 and 230.27 is: 317.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.79 : 575.15 = 230.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.79/575.15 = 230.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.79x = 575.15 × 230.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.79x = 132,435.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,435.76/416.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.75

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