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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.94, 575.39 and 230.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.94, 575.39 and 230.43 is: 318.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.94 : 575.39 = 230.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.94/575.39 = 230.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.94x = 575.39 × 230.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.94x = 132,585.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,585.97/416.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.00

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