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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.61, 579.08 and 233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.61, 579.08 and 233.10 is: 321.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.61 : 579.08 = 233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.61/579.08 = 233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.61x = 579.08 × 233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.61x = 134,982.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,982.38/419.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.68

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