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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.12, 579.79 and 233.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.12, 579.79 and 233.63 is: 322.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.12 : 579.79 = 233.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.12/579.79 = 233.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.12x = 579.79 × 233.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.12x = 135,456.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,456.34/420.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.42

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