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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.05, 578.27 and 232.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.05, 578.27 and 232.55 is: 320.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.05 : 578.27 = 232.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.05/578.27 = 232.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.05x = 578.27 × 232.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.05x = 134,472.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,472.63/419.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.90

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