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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.93, 575.37 and 230.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.93, 575.37 and 230.43 is: 318.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.93 : 575.37 = 230.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.93/575.37 = 230.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.93x = 575.37 × 230.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.93x = 132,583.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,583.61/416.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.00

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