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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.18, 581.20 and 234.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.18, 581.20 and 234.68 is: 323.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.18 : 581.20 = 234.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.18/581.20 = 234.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.18x = 581.20 × 234.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.18x = 136,392.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,392.52/421.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.84

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