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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.31, 579.99 and 233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.31, 579.99 and 233.78 is: 322.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.31 : 579.99 = 233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.31/579.99 = 233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.31x = 579.99 × 233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.31x = 135,590.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,590.06/420.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.60

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