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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.37, 577.36 and 231.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.37, 577.36 and 231.86 is: 319.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.37 : 577.36 = 231.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.37/577.36 = 231.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.37x = 577.36 × 231.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.37x = 133,866.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,866.69/418.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.97

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