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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.64, 577.73 and 232.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.64, 577.73 and 232.15 is: 320.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.64 : 577.73 = 232.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.64/577.73 = 232.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.64x = 577.73 × 232.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.64x = 134,119.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,119.16/418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.37

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