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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.63, 592.88 and 233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.63, 592.88 and 233.14 is: 321.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.63 : 592.88 = 233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.63/592.88 = 233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.63x = 592.88 × 233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.63x = 138,224.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,224.04/429.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.73

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