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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.56, 577.61 and 232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.56, 577.61 and 232.07 is: 320.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.56 : 577.61 = 232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.56/577.61 = 232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.56x = 577.61 × 232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.56x = 134,045.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,045.95/418.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.26

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