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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.98, 578.20 and 232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.98, 578.20 and 232.50 is: 320.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.98 : 578.20 = 232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.98/578.20 = 232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.98x = 578.20 × 232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.98x = 134,432.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,432.08/418.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.86

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