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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.31, 577.26 and 229.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.31, 577.26 and 229.26 is: 316.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.31 : 577.26 = 229.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.31/577.26 = 229.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.31x = 577.26 × 229.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.31x = 132,338.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,338.60/418.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.36

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