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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.67, 576.36 and 231.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.67, 576.36 and 231.13 is: 318.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.67 : 576.36 = 231.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.67/576.36 = 231.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.67x = 576.36 × 231.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.67x = 133,214.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,214.09/417.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.95

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