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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.81, 591.76 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.81, 591.76 and 232.32 is: 320.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.81 : 591.76 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.81/591.76 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.81x = 591.76 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.81x = 137,476.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,476.52/428.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.60

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