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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.98, 576.82 and 231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.98, 576.82 and 231.50 is: 319.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.98 : 576.82 = 231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.98/576.82 = 231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.98x = 576.82 × 231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.98x = 133,534.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,534.69/417.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.48

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