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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.48, 592.68 and 233.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.48, 592.68 and 233.00 is: 321.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.48 : 592.68 = 233.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.48/592.68 = 233.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.48x = 592.68 × 233.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.48x = 138,091.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,091.48/429.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.53

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