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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.98, 580.94 and 234.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.98, 580.94 and 234.45 is: 323.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.98 : 580.94 = 234.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.98/580.94 = 234.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.98x = 580.94 × 234.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.98x = 136,201.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,201.09/420.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.54

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