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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.08, 869.60 and 233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.08, 869.60 and 233.20 is: 349.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.08 : 869.60 = 233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.08/869.60 = 233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.08x = 869.60 × 233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.08x = 202,790.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,790.72/580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.59

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