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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.07, 575.55 and 230.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.07, 575.55 and 230.57 is: 318.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.07 : 575.55 = 230.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.07/575.55 = 230.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.07x = 575.55 × 230.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.07x = 132,703.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,703.20/417.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.18

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