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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.50, 577.55 and 232.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.50, 577.55 and 232.01 is: 320.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.50 : 577.55 = 232.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.50/577.55 = 232.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.50x = 577.55 × 232.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.50x = 133,997.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,997.38/418.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.18

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