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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.55, 577.56 and 232.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.55, 577.56 and 232.05 is: 320.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.55 : 577.56 = 232.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.55/577.56 = 232.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.55x = 577.56 × 232.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.55x = 134,022.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,022.80/418.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.21

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