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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.96, 580.90 and 234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.96, 580.90 and 234.44 is: 323.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.96 : 580.90 = 234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.96/580.90 = 234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.96x = 580.90 × 234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.96x = 136,186.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,186.20/420.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.51

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