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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.41, 580.14 and 233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.41, 580.14 and 233.88 is: 322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.41 : 580.14 = 233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.41/580.14 = 233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.41x = 580.14 × 233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.41x = 135,683.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,683.14/420.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.74

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