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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.56, 577.62 and 232.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.56, 577.62 and 232.05 is: 320.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.56 : 577.62 = 232.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.56/577.62 = 232.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.56x = 577.62 × 232.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.56x = 134,036.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,036.72/418.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.23

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