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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.12, 581.07 and 234.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.12, 581.07 and 234.61 is: 323.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.12 : 581.07 = 234.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.12/581.07 = 234.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.12x = 581.07 × 234.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.12x = 136,324.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,324.26/421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.72

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