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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.03, 578.30 and 232.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.03, 578.30 and 232.58 is: 320.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.03 : 578.30 = 232.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.03/578.30 = 232.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.03x = 578.30 × 232.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.03x = 134,496.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,496.96/419.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.98

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