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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.48, 578.86 and 232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.48, 578.86 and 232.96 is: 321.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.48 : 578.86 = 232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.48/578.86 = 232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.48x = 578.86 × 232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.48x = 134,851.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,851.23/419.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.47

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