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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.07, 581.08 and 234.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.07, 581.08 and 234.57 is: 323.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.07 : 581.08 = 234.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.07/581.08 = 234.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.07x = 581.08 × 234.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.07x = 136,303.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,303.94/421.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.71

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