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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.05, 581.03 and 234.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.05, 581.03 and 234.53 is: 323.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.05 : 581.03 = 234.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.05/581.03 = 234.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.05x = 581.03 × 234.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.05x = 136,271.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,271.00/421.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.65

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