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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.88, 575.27 and 230.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.88, 575.27 and 230.38 is: 317.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.88 : 575.27 = 230.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.88/575.27 = 230.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.88x = 575.27 × 230.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.88x = 132,528.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,528.49/416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.90

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