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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.03, 576.88 and 234.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.03, 576.88 and 234.03 is: 322.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.03 : 576.88 = 234.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.03/576.88 = 234.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.03x = 576.88 × 234.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.03x = 135,007.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,007.23/418.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.96

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