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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.85, 580.75 and 234.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.85, 580.75 and 234.34 is: 323.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.85 : 580.75 = 234.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.85/580.75 = 234.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.85x = 580.75 × 234.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.85x = 136,095.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,095.50/420.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.39

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