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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.42, 578.80 and 232.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.42, 578.80 and 232.91 is: 321.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.42 : 578.80 = 232.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.42/578.80 = 232.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.42x = 578.80 × 232.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.42x = 134,808.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,808.31/419.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.42

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