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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.95, 579.55 and 230.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.95, 579.55 and 230.90 is: 318.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.95 : 579.55 = 230.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.95/579.55 = 230.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.95x = 579.55 × 230.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.95x = 133,814.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,814.04/419.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.64

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