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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.10, 578.34 and 232.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.10, 578.34 and 232.62 is: 321.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.10 : 578.34 = 232.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.10/578.34 = 232.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.10x = 578.34 × 232.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.10x = 134,533.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,533.45/419.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.01

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