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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.33, 581.47 and 234.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.33, 581.47 and 234.85 is: 324.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.33 : 581.47 = 234.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.33/581.47 = 234.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.33x = 581.47 × 234.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.33x = 136,555.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,555.91/421.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.11

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