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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.21, 579.88 and 233.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.21, 579.88 and 233.69 is: 322.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.21 : 579.88 = 233.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.21/579.88 = 233.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.21x = 579.88 × 233.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.21x = 135,512.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,512.16/420.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.49

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