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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.62, 577.72 and 232.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.62, 577.72 and 232.13 is: 320.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.62 : 577.72 = 232.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.62/577.72 = 232.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.62x = 577.72 × 232.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.62x = 134,106.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,106.14/418.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.35

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