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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.45, 580.16 and 233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.45, 580.16 and 233.88 is: 322.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.45 : 580.16 = 233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.45/580.16 = 233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.45x = 580.16 × 233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.45x = 135,686.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,686.65/420.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.72

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