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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.31, 578.63 and 232.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.31, 578.63 and 232.81 is: 321.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.31 : 578.63 = 232.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.31/578.63 = 232.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.31x = 578.63 × 232.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.31x = 134,710.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,710.85/419.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.27

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