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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.18, 581.24 and 234.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.18, 581.24 and 234.69 is: 323.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.18 : 581.24 = 234.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.18/581.24 = 234.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.18x = 581.24 × 234.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.18x = 136,411.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,411.22/421.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.88

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