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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.42, 581.54 and 234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.42, 581.54 and 234.92 is: 324.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.42 : 581.54 = 234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.42/581.54 = 234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.42x = 581.54 × 234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.42x = 136,615.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,615.38/421.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.18

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