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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.33, 581.41 and 234.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.33, 581.41 and 234.81 is: 324.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.33 : 581.41 = 234.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.33/581.41 = 234.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.33x = 581.41 × 234.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.33x = 136,520.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,520.88/421.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.02

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