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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.99, 575.42 and 230.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.99, 575.42 and 230.45 is: 318.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.99 : 575.42 = 230.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.99/575.42 = 230.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.99x = 575.42 × 230.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.99x = 132,601.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,601.51/416.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.00

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