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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.16, 577.06 and 231.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.16, 577.06 and 231.65 is: 319.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.16 : 577.06 = 231.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.16/577.06 = 231.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.16x = 577.06 × 231.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.16x = 133,675.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,675.95/418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.68

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