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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.08, 592.13 and 232.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.08, 592.13 and 232.59 is: 320.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.08 : 592.13 = 232.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.08/592.13 = 232.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.08x = 592.13 × 232.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.08x = 137,723.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,723.52/429.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.97

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