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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.47, 581.61 and 234.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.47, 581.61 and 234.97 is: 324.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.47 : 581.61 = 234.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.47/581.61 = 234.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.47x = 581.61 × 234.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.47x = 136,660.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,660.33/421.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.25

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