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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.08, 581 and 234.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.08, 581 and 234.51 is: 323.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.08 : 581 = 234.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.08/581 = 234.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.08x = 581 × 234.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.08x = 136,250.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,250.31/421.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.57

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