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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.08, 581.07 and 232.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.08, 581.07 and 232.01 is: 320.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.08 : 581.07 = 232.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.08/581.07 = 232.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.08x = 581.07 × 232.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.08x = 134,814.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,814.05/421.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.16

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