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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.38, 580.11 and 233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.38, 580.11 and 233.86 is: 322.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.38 : 580.11 = 233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.38/580.11 = 233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.38x = 580.11 × 233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.38x = 135,665.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,665.57/420.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.72

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