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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420, 579.52 and 233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420, 579.52 and 233.46 is: 322.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420 : 579.52 = 233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420/579.52 = 233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420x = 579.52 × 233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420x = 135,294.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,294.74/420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.13

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