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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.16, 592.23 and 232.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.16, 592.23 and 232.66 is: 321.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.16 : 592.23 = 232.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.16/592.23 = 232.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.16x = 592.23 × 232.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.16x = 137,785.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,785.27/429.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.06

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