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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.81, 579.34 and 233.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.81, 579.34 and 233.29 is: 321.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.81 : 579.34 = 233.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.81/579.34 = 233.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.81x = 579.34 × 233.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.81x = 135,153.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,153.06/419.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.94

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