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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.65, 577.71 and 232.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.65, 577.71 and 232.12 is: 320.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.65 : 577.71 = 232.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.65/577.71 = 232.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.65x = 577.71 × 232.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.65x = 134,098.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,098.05/418.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.31

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