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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.18, 579.89 and 233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.18, 579.89 and 233.72 is: 322.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.18 : 579.89 = 233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.18/579.89 = 233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.18x = 579.89 × 233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.18x = 135,531.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,531.89/420.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.56

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