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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.85, 575.27 and 230.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.85, 575.27 and 230.35 is: 317.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.85 : 575.27 = 230.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.85/575.27 = 230.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.85x = 575.27 × 230.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.85x = 132,511.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,511.50/416.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.88

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