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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.64, 592.90 and 233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.64, 592.90 and 233.15 is: 321.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.64 : 592.90 = 233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.64/592.90 = 233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.64x = 592.90 × 233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.64x = 138,234.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,234.64/429.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.75

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