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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.86, 578.04 and 232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.86, 578.04 and 232.38 is: 320.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.86 : 578.04 = 232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.86/578.04 = 232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.86x = 578.04 × 232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.86x = 134,324.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,324.94/418.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.69

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