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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.70, 591.60 and 232.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.70, 591.60 and 232.21 is: 320.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.70 : 591.60 = 232.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.70/591.60 = 232.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.70x = 591.60 × 232.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.70x = 137,372.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,372.78/428.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.44

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