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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.51, 580.27 and 233.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.51, 580.27 and 233.99 is: 322.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.51 : 580.27 = 233.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.51/580.27 = 233.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.51x = 580.27 × 233.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.51x = 135,777.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,777.38/420.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.89

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