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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.21, 577.17 and 231.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.21, 577.17 and 231.74 is: 319.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.21 : 577.17 = 231.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.21/577.17 = 231.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.21x = 577.17 × 231.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.21x = 133,753.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,753.38/418.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.82

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