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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.37, 581.51 and 234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.37, 581.51 and 234.88 is: 324.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.37 : 581.51 = 234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.37/581.51 = 234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.37x = 581.51 × 234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.37x = 136,582.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,582.44/421.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.14

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