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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.83, 577.98 and 232.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.83, 577.98 and 232.31 is: 320.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.83 : 577.98 = 232.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.83/577.98 = 232.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.83x = 577.98 × 232.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.83x = 134,267.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,267.64/418.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.58

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