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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.49, 577.52 and 231.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.49, 577.52 and 231.99 is: 320.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.49 : 577.52 = 231.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.49/577.52 = 231.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.49x = 577.52 × 231.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.49x = 133,976.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,976.30/418.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.14

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