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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.45, 581.54 and 234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.45, 581.54 and 234.88 is: 324.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.45 : 581.54 = 234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.45/581.54 = 234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.45x = 581.54 × 234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.45x = 136,590.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,590.94/421.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.10

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