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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.19, 581.19 and 234.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.19, 581.19 and 234.63 is: 323.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.19 : 581.19 = 234.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.19/581.19 = 234.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.19x = 581.19 × 234.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.19x = 136,364.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,364.61/421.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.76

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