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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.05, 576.93 and 231.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.05, 576.93 and 231.54 is: 319.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.05 : 576.93 = 231.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.05/576.93 = 231.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.05x = 576.93 × 231.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.05x = 133,582.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,582.37/418.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.54

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