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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.07, 575.56 and 230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.07, 575.56 and 230.56 is: 318.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.07 : 575.56 = 230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.07/575.56 = 230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.07x = 575.56 × 230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.07x = 132,698.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,698.67/417.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.17

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