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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.07, 592.11 and 232.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.07, 592.11 and 232.58 is: 320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.07 : 592.11 = 232.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.07/592.11 = 232.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.07x = 592.11 × 232.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.07x = 137,715.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,715.01/429.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.96

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