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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.67, 591.56 and 232.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.67, 591.56 and 232.18 is: 320.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.67 : 591.56 = 232.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.67/591.56 = 232.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.67x = 591.56 × 232.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.67x = 137,348.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,348.40/428.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.41

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