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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.05, 575.52 and 230.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.05, 575.52 and 230.51 is: 318.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.05 : 575.52 = 230.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.05/575.52 = 230.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.05x = 575.52 × 230.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.05x = 132,663.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,663.12/417.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.10

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