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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.97, 593.35 and 233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.97, 593.35 and 233.48 is: 322.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.97 : 593.35 = 233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.97/593.35 = 233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.97x = 593.35 × 233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.97x = 138,531.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,531.22/429.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.19

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