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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.08, 578.18 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.08, 578.18 and 235.08 is: 324.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.08 : 578.18 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.08/578.18 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.08x = 578.18 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.08x = 135,918.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,918.55/419.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.33

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