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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.81, 577.95 and 232.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.81, 577.95 and 232.30 is: 320.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.81 : 577.95 = 232.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.81/577.95 = 232.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.81x = 577.95 × 232.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.81x = 134,256.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,256.34/418.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.57

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