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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.05, 579.70 and 233.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.05, 579.70 and 233.59 is: 322.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.05 : 579.70 = 233.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.05/579.70 = 233.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.05x = 579.70 × 233.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.05x = 135,414.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,414.88/420.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.38

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