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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.02, 580.91 and 234.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.02, 580.91 and 234.45 is: 323.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.02 : 580.91 = 234.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.02/580.91 = 234.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.02x = 580.91 × 234.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.02x = 136,193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,193.18/421.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.48

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