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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.84, 580.74 and 234.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.84, 580.74 and 234.32 is: 323.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.84 : 580.74 = 234.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.84/580.74 = 234.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.84x = 580.74 × 234.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.84x = 136,079.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,079.00/420.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.35

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