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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.39, 578.76 and 230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.39, 578.76 and 230.36 is: 317.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.39 : 578.76 = 230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.39/578.76 = 230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.39x = 578.76 × 230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.39x = 133,320.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,320.53/419.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.89

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