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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.22, 592.33 and 232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.22, 592.33 and 232.74 is: 321.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.22 : 592.33 = 232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.22/592.33 = 232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.22x = 592.33 × 232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.22x = 137,858.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,858.88/429.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.18

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