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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.25, 575.85 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.25, 575.85 and 230.76 is: 318.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.25 : 575.85 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.25/575.85 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.25x = 575.85 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.25x = 132,884.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,884.01/417.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.47

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