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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.38, 577.40 and 231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.38, 577.40 and 231.90 is: 320.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.38 : 577.40 = 231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.38/577.40 = 231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.38x = 577.40 × 231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.38x = 133,899.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,899.06/418.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.04

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