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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.46, 580.23 and 233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.46, 580.23 and 233.96 is: 322.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.46 : 580.23 = 233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.46/580.23 = 233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.46x = 580.23 × 233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.46x = 135,747.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,747.71/420.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.86

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