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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.82, 577.92 and 232.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.82, 577.92 and 232.28 is: 320.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.82 : 577.92 = 232.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.82/577.92 = 232.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.82x = 577.92 × 232.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.82x = 134,238.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,238.10/418.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.52

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