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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.30, 575.90 and 230.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.30, 575.90 and 230.78 is: 318.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.30 : 575.90 = 230.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.30/575.90 = 230.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.30x = 575.90 × 230.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.30x = 132,906.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,906.20/417.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.49

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