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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.40, 577.37 and 231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.40, 577.37 and 231.88 is: 319.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.40 : 577.37 = 231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.40/577.37 = 231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.40x = 577.37 × 231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.40x = 133,878.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,878.53/418.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.98

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