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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.15, 577.02 and 231.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.15, 577.02 and 231.63 is: 319.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.15 : 577.02 = 231.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.15/577.02 = 231.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.15x = 577.02 × 231.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.15x = 133,653.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,653.85/418.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.63

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