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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.51, 581.61 and 235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.51, 581.61 and 235 is: 324.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.51 : 581.61 = 235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.51/581.61 = 235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.51x = 581.61 × 235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.51x = 136,678.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,678.35/421.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.26

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