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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.32, 580.04 and 233.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.32, 580.04 and 233.81 is: 322.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.32 : 580.04 = 233.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.32/580.04 = 233.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.32x = 580.04 × 233.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.32x = 135,619.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,619.43/420.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.66

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