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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.61, 580.46 and 234.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.61, 580.46 and 234.11 is: 323.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.61 : 580.46 = 234.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.61/580.46 = 234.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.61x = 580.46 × 234.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.61x = 135,891.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,891.49/420.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.08

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