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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.62, 577.64 and 232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.62, 577.64 and 232.08 is: 320.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.62 : 577.64 = 232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.62/577.64 = 232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.62x = 577.64 × 232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.62x = 134,058.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,058.69/418.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.24

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