Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.87, 576.63 and 231.31
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 417.87, 576.63 and 231.31 is: 319.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
417.87 : 576.63 = 231.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
417.87/576.63 = 231.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
417.87x = 576.63 × 231.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
417.87x = 133,380.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,380.27/417.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319.19
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