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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.34, 580.08 and 233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.34, 580.08 and 233.84 is: 322.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.34 : 580.08 = 233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.34/580.08 = 233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.34x = 580.08 × 233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.34x = 135,645.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,645.91/420.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.71

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