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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.04, 576.86 and 231.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.04, 576.86 and 231.52 is: 319.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.04 : 576.86 = 231.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.04/576.86 = 231.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.04x = 576.86 × 231.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.04x = 133,551.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,551.74/418.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.47

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