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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.34, 581.46 and 234.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.34, 581.46 and 234.84 is: 324.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.34 : 581.46 = 234.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.34/581.46 = 234.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.34x = 581.46 × 234.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.34x = 136,550.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,550.07/421.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.09

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