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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.78, 577.92 and 232.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.78, 577.92 and 232.27 is: 320.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.78 : 577.92 = 232.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.78/577.92 = 232.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.78x = 577.92 × 232.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.78x = 134,232.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,232.90/418.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.53

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