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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.17, 577.03 and 231.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.17, 577.03 and 231.64 is: 319.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.17 : 577.03 = 231.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.17/577.03 = 231.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.17x = 577.03 × 231.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.17x = 133,663.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,663.23/418.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.64

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