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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.57, 577.60 and 232.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.57, 577.60 and 232.05 is: 320.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.57 : 577.60 = 232.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.57/577.60 = 232.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.57x = 577.60 × 232.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.57x = 134,033.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,033.53/418.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.22

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