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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.34, 575.92 and 230.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.34, 575.92 and 230.81 is: 318.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.34 : 575.92 = 230.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.34/575.92 = 230.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.34x = 575.92 × 230.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.34x = 132,928.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,928.10/417.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.51

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