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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.97, 580.90 and 234.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.97, 580.90 and 234.43 is: 323.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.97 : 580.90 = 234.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.97/580.90 = 234.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.97x = 580.90 × 234.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.97x = 136,180.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,180.39/420.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.49

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