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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.21, 581.26 and 234.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.21, 581.26 and 234.69 is: 323.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.21 : 581.26 = 234.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.21/581.26 = 234.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.21x = 581.26 × 234.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.21x = 136,415.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,415.22/421.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.87

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