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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.36, 577.37 and 231.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.36, 577.37 and 231.86 is: 319.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.36 : 577.37 = 231.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.36/577.37 = 231.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.36x = 577.37 × 231.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.36x = 133,870.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,870.16/418.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.99

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