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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.44, 581.58 and 234.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.44, 581.58 and 234.93 is: 324.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.44 : 581.58 = 234.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.44/581.58 = 234.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.44x = 581.58 × 234.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.44x = 136,630.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,630.59/421.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.20

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