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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.22, 578.53 and 232.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.22, 578.53 and 232.71 is: 321.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.22 : 578.53 = 232.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.22/578.53 = 232.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.22x = 578.53 × 232.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.22x = 134,631.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,631.16/419.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.15

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