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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.16, 578.42 and 232.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.16, 578.42 and 232.64 is: 321.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.16 : 578.42 = 232.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.16/578.42 = 232.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.16x = 578.42 × 232.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.16x = 134,563.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,563.63/419.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.03

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