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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.35, 581.39 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.35, 581.39 and 234.80 is: 323.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.35 : 581.39 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.35/581.39 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.35x = 581.39 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.35x = 136,510.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,510.23/421.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.98

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