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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.98, 575.42 and 230.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.98, 575.42 and 230.46 is: 318.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.98 : 575.42 = 230.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.98/575.42 = 230.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.98x = 575.42 × 230.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.98x = 132,610.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,610.14/416.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.03

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