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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.66, 579.14 and 233.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.66, 579.14 and 233.13 is: 321.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.66 : 579.14 = 233.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.66/579.14 = 233.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.66x = 579.14 × 233.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.66x = 135,013.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,013.74/419.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.73

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