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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.73, 579.25 and 233.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.73, 579.25 and 233.24 is: 321.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.73 : 579.25 = 233.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.73/579.25 = 233.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.73x = 579.25 × 233.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.73x = 135,100.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,100.21/419.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.87

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