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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.80, 575.14 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.80, 575.14 and 230.28 is: 317.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.80 : 575.14 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.80/575.14 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.80x = 575.14 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.80x = 132,445.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,445.14/416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.77

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