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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.04, 592.07 and 232.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.04, 592.07 and 232.55 is: 320.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.04 : 592.07 = 232.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.04/592.07 = 232.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.04x = 592.07 × 232.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.04x = 137,685.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,685.88/429.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.92

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