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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.08, 576.90 and 231.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.08, 576.90 and 231.56 is: 319.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.08 : 576.90 = 231.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.08/576.90 = 231.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.08x = 576.90 × 231.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.08x = 133,586.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,586.96/418.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.52

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