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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.93, 578.09 and 232.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.93, 578.09 and 232.41 is: 320.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.93 : 578.09 = 232.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.93/578.09 = 232.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.93x = 578.09 × 232.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.93x = 134,354.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,354.48/418.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.71

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