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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.38, 577.34 and 231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.38, 577.34 and 231.88 is: 319.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.38 : 577.34 = 231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.38/577.34 = 231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.38x = 577.34 × 231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.38x = 133,870.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,870.71/418.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.98

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