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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.37, 575.98 and 230.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.37, 575.98 and 230.86 is: 318.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.37 : 575.98 = 230.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.37/575.98 = 230.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.37x = 575.98 × 230.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.37x = 132,968.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,968.54/417.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.59

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