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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.11, 579.76 and 233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.11, 579.76 and 233.60 is: 322.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.11 : 579.76 = 233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.11/579.76 = 233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.11x = 579.76 × 233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.11x = 135,431.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,431.94/420.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.37

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