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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.16, 576.99 and 231.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.16, 576.99 and 231.59 is: 319.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.16 : 576.99 = 231.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.16/576.99 = 231.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.16x = 576.99 × 231.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.16x = 133,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,626.56/418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.56

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