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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.23, 579.93 and 233.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.23, 579.93 and 233.75 is: 322.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.23 : 579.93 = 233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.23/579.93 = 233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.23x = 579.93 × 233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.23x = 135,558.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,558.64/420.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.58

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