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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.56, 580.38 and 234.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.56, 580.38 and 234.05 is: 322.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.56 : 580.38 = 234.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.56/580.38 = 234.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.56x = 580.38 × 234.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.56x = 135,836.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,836.77/420.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.99

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