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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.09, 581.12 and 234.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.09, 581.12 and 234.58 is: 323.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.09 : 581.12 = 234.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.09/581.12 = 234.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.09x = 581.12 × 234.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.09x = 136,319.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,319.13/421.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.73

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