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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.95, 578.13 and 232.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.95, 578.13 and 232.44 is: 320.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.95 : 578.13 = 232.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.95/578.13 = 232.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.95x = 578.13 × 232.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.95x = 134,380.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,380.54/418.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.76

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