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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.12, 575.61 and 230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.12, 575.61 and 230.58 is: 318.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.12 : 575.61 = 230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.12/575.61 = 230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.12x = 575.61 × 230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.12x = 132,723.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,723.29/417.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.19

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