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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.74, 579.22 and 233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.74, 579.22 and 233.22 is: 321.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.74 : 579.22 = 233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.74/579.22 = 233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.74x = 579.22 × 233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.74x = 135,085.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,085.69/419.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.84

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