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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.50, 577.50 and 231.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.50, 577.50 and 231.98 is: 320.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.50 : 577.50 = 231.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.50/577.50 = 231.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.50x = 577.50 × 231.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.50x = 133,968.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,968.45/418.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.12

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