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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.84, 579.35 and 233.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.84, 579.35 and 233.33 is: 321.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.84 : 579.35 = 233.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.84/579.35 = 233.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.84x = 579.35 × 233.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.84x = 135,177.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,177.42/419.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.97

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