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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.03, 579.64 and 233.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.03, 579.64 and 233.53 is: 322.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.03 : 579.64 = 233.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.03/579.64 = 233.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.03x = 579.64 × 233.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.03x = 135,363.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,363.33/420.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.27

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