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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.16, 579.74 and 233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.16, 579.74 and 233.62 is: 322.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.16 : 579.74 = 233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.16/579.74 = 233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.16x = 579.74 × 233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.16x = 135,439.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,439.14/420.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.35

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