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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.94, 580.89 and 234.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.94, 580.89 and 234.43 is: 323.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.94 : 580.89 = 234.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.94/580.89 = 234.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.94x = 580.89 × 234.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.94x = 136,178.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,178.04/420.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.51

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