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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.39, 575.96 and 230.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.39, 575.96 and 230.86 is: 318.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.39 : 575.96 = 230.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.39/575.96 = 230.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.39x = 575.96 × 230.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.39x = 132,965.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,965.86/417.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.56

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