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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.88, 579.43 and 235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.88, 579.43 and 235.88 is: 325.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.88 : 579.43 = 235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.88/579.43 = 235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.88x = 579.43 × 235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.88x = 136,673.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,673.05/419.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.51

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