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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.93, 579.45 and 233.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.93, 579.45 and 233.38 is: 322.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.93 : 579.45 = 233.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.93/579.45 = 233.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.93x = 579.45 × 233.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.93x = 135,233.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,233.64/419.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.04

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