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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.69, 577.78 and 232.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.69, 577.78 and 232.18 is: 320.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.69 : 577.78 = 232.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.69/577.78 = 232.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.69x = 577.78 × 232.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.69x = 134,146.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,146.94/418.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.40

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