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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.44, 577.40 and 231.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.44, 577.40 and 231.92 is: 320.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.44 : 577.40 = 231.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.44/577.40 = 231.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.44x = 577.40 × 231.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.44x = 133,910.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,910.61/418.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.02

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