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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.14, 592.22 and 232.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.14, 592.22 and 232.65 is: 321.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.14 : 592.22 = 232.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.14/592.22 = 232.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.14x = 592.22 × 232.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.14x = 137,781.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,781.04/429.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.06

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