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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.85, 577.97 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.85, 577.97 and 232.32 is: 320.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.85 : 577.97 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.85/577.97 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.85x = 577.97 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.85x = 134,273.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,273.99/418.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.58

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