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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.42, 580.18 and 233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.42, 580.18 and 233.94 is: 322.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.42 : 580.18 = 233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.42/580.18 = 233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.42x = 580.18 × 233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.42x = 135,727.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,727.31/420.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.84

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