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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.44, 580.22 and 233.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.44, 580.22 and 233.93 is: 322.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.44 : 580.22 = 233.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.44/580.22 = 233.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.44x = 580.22 × 233.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.44x = 135,730.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,730.99/420.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.83

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