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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.48, 580.30 and 233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.48, 580.30 and 233.98 is: 322.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.48 : 580.30 = 233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.48/580.30 = 233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.48x = 580.30 × 233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.48x = 135,778.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,778.92/420.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.91

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