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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.74, 580.60 and 234.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.74, 580.60 and 234.22 is: 323.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.74 : 580.60 = 234.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.74/580.60 = 234.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.74x = 580.60 × 234.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.74x = 135,986.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,986.09/420.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.21

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