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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.50, 581.65 and 234.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.50, 581.65 and 234.97 is: 324.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.50 : 581.65 = 234.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.50/581.65 = 234.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.50x = 581.65 × 234.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.50x = 136,668.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,668.26/421.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.24

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