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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.48, 581.60 and 234.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.48, 581.60 and 234.94 is: 324.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.48 : 581.60 = 234.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.48/581.60 = 234.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.48x = 581.60 × 234.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.48x = 136,641.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,641.10/421.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.19

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