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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.28, 592.40 and 232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.28, 592.40 and 232.79 is: 321.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.28 : 592.40 = 232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.28/592.40 = 232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.28x = 592.40 × 232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.28x = 137,901.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,901.83/429.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.24

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