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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.12, 577 and 231.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.12, 577 and 231.61 is: 319.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.12 : 577 = 231.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.12/577 = 231.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.12x = 577 × 231.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.12x = 133,638.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,638.97/418.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.62

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