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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.35, 580.07 and 233.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.35, 580.07 and 233.87 is: 322.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.35 : 580.07 = 233.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.35/580.07 = 233.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.35x = 580.07 × 233.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.35x = 135,659.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,659.80/420.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.73

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