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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.14, 577.04 and 231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.14, 577.04 and 231.66 is: 319.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.14 : 577.04 = 231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.14/577.04 = 231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.14x = 577.04 × 231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.14x = 133,675.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,675.93/418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.69

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