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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.31, 575.89 and 230.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.31, 575.89 and 230.79 is: 318.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.31 : 575.89 = 230.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.31/575.89 = 230.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.31x = 575.89 × 230.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.31x = 132,909.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,909.65/417.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.49

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