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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.22, 577.14 and 231.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.22, 577.14 and 231.71 is: 319.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.22 : 577.14 = 231.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.22/577.14 = 231.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.22x = 577.14 × 231.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.22x = 133,731.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,731.53/418.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.76

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