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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.01, 580.96 and 234.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.01, 580.96 and 234.49 is: 323.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.01 : 580.96 = 234.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.01/580.96 = 234.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.01x = 580.96 × 234.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.01x = 136,229.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,229.31/421.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.58

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