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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.47, 592.67 and 232.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.47, 592.67 and 232.99 is: 321.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.47 : 592.67 = 232.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.47/592.67 = 232.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.47x = 592.67 × 232.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.47x = 138,086.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,086.18/429.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.53

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