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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.73, 580.61 and 234.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.73, 580.61 and 234.26 is: 323.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.73 : 580.61 = 234.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.73/580.61 = 234.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.73x = 580.61 × 234.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.73x = 136,012.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,012.53/420.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.28

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