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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.14, 581.16 and 234.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.14, 581.16 and 234.61 is: 323.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.14 : 581.16 = 234.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.14/581.16 = 234.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.14x = 581.16 × 234.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.14x = 136,347.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,347.32/421.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.76

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