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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.78, 579.31 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.78, 579.31 and 233.28 is: 321.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.78 : 579.31 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.78/579.31 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.78x = 579.31 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.78x = 135,139.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,139.01/419.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.93

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