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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.03, 581.05 and 234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.03, 581.05 and 234.56 is: 323.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.03 : 581.05 = 234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.03/581.05 = 234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.03x = 581.05 × 234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.03x = 136,291.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,291.09/421.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.71

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