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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.22, 578.49 and 232.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.22, 578.49 and 232.68 is: 321.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.22 : 578.49 = 232.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.22/578.49 = 232.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.22x = 578.49 × 232.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.22x = 134,603.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,603.05/419.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.08

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