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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.02, 575.49 and 230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.02, 575.49 and 230.52 is: 318.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.02 : 575.49 = 230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.02/575.49 = 230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.02x = 575.49 × 230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.02x = 132,661.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,661.95/417.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.12

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