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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.13, 577.01 and 231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.13, 577.01 and 231.66 is: 319.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.13 : 577.01 = 231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.13/577.01 = 231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.13x = 577.01 × 231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.13x = 133,666.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,666.09/418.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.68

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