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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.02, 579.61 and 233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.02, 579.61 and 233.50 is: 322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.02 : 579.61 = 233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.02/579.61 = 233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.02x = 579.61 × 233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.02x = 135,338.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,338.94/420.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.22

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