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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.50, 578.88 and 232.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.50, 578.88 and 232.98 is: 321.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.50 : 578.88 = 232.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.50/578.88 = 232.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.50x = 578.88 × 232.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.50x = 134,867.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,867.46/419.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.50

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