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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.16, 579.83 and 233.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.16, 579.83 and 233.66 is: 322.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.16 : 579.83 = 233.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.16/579.83 = 233.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.16x = 579.83 × 233.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.16x = 135,483.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,483.08/420.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.46

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