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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.44, 592.62 and 232.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.44, 592.62 and 232.95 is: 321.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.44 : 592.62 = 232.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.44/592.62 = 232.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.44x = 592.62 × 232.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.44x = 138,050.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,050.83/429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.47

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