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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.46, 577.43 and 231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.46, 577.43 and 231.90 is: 320.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.46 : 577.43 = 231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.46/577.43 = 231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.46x = 577.43 × 231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.46x = 133,904.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,904.86/418.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.00

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