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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.74, 591.66 and 232.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.74, 591.66 and 232.25 is: 320.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.74 : 591.66 = 232.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.74/591.66 = 232.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.74x = 591.66 × 232.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.74x = 137,415.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,415.09/428.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.51

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