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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.91, 578.09 and 232.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.91, 578.09 and 232.39 is: 320.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.91 : 578.09 = 232.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.91/578.09 = 232.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.91x = 578.09 × 232.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.91x = 134,341.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,341.47/418.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.70

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