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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.87, 577.99 and 232.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.87, 577.99 and 232.36 is: 320.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.87 : 577.99 = 232.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.87/577.99 = 232.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.87x = 577.99 × 232.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.87x = 134,301.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,301.76/418.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.63

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