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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.03, 578.22 and 232.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.03, 578.22 and 232.49 is: 320.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.03 : 578.22 = 232.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.03/578.22 = 232.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.03x = 578.22 × 232.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.03x = 134,430.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,430.37/419.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.81

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