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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.90, 578.09 and 232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.90, 578.09 and 232.40 is: 320.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.90 : 578.09 = 232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.90/578.09 = 232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.90x = 578.09 × 232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.90x = 134,348.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,348.12/418.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.72

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