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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.85, 575.29 and 230.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.85, 575.29 and 230.37 is: 317.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.85 : 575.29 = 230.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.85/575.29 = 230.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.85x = 575.29 × 230.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.85x = 132,529.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,529.56/416.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.93

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