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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.16, 578.44 and 230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.16, 578.44 and 230.10 is: 317.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.16 : 578.44 = 230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.16/578.44 = 230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.16x = 578.44 × 230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.16x = 133,099.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,099.77/419.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.54

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