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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.25, 592.37 and 232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.25, 592.37 and 232.76 is: 321.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.25 : 592.37 = 232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.25/592.37 = 232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.25x = 592.37 × 232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.25x = 137,880.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,880.36/429.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.21

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