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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.37, 578.71 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.37, 578.71 and 230.32 is: 317.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.37 : 578.71 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.37/578.71 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.37x = 578.71 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.37x = 133,288.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,288.49/419.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.83

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