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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.33, 581.38 and 234.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.33, 581.38 and 234.77 is: 323.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.33 : 581.38 = 234.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.33/581.38 = 234.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.33x = 581.38 × 234.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.33x = 136,490.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,490.58/421.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.95

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