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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.87, 580.80 and 234.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.87, 580.80 and 234.39 is: 323.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.87 : 580.80 = 234.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.87/580.80 = 234.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.87x = 580.80 × 234.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.87x = 136,133.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,133.71/420.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.46

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