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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.11, 575.58 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.11, 575.58 and 230.60 is: 318.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.11 : 575.58 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.11/575.58 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.11x = 575.58 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.11x = 132,727.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,727.17/417.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.21

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