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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.23, 577.16 and 231.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.23, 577.16 and 231.71 is: 319.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.23 : 577.16 = 231.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.23/577.16 = 231.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.23x = 577.16 × 231.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.23x = 133,735.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,735.77/418.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.77

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