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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.08, 579.56 and 236.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.08, 579.56 and 236.08 is: 325.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.08 : 579.56 = 236.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.08/579.56 = 236.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.08x = 579.56 × 236.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.08x = 136,822.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,822.52/420.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.71

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