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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.14, 579.78 and 233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.14, 579.78 and 233.55 is: 322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.14 : 579.78 = 233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.14/579.78 = 233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.14x = 579.78 × 233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.14x = 135,407.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,407.62/420.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.29

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