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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.99, 580.94 and 234.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.99, 580.94 and 234.48 is: 323.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.99 : 580.94 = 234.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.99/580.94 = 234.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.99x = 580.94 × 234.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.99x = 136,218.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,218.81/420.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.57

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