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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.27, 575.82 and 230.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.27, 575.82 and 230.75 is: 318.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.27 : 575.82 = 230.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.27/575.82 = 230.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.27x = 575.82 × 230.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.27x = 132,870.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,870.47/417.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.43

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