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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.16, 579.86 and 233.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.16, 579.86 and 233.69 is: 322.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.16 : 579.86 = 233.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.16/579.86 = 233.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.16x = 579.86 × 233.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.16x = 135,503.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,503.42/420.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.50

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