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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.52, 581.68 and 234.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.52, 581.68 and 234.99 is: 324.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.52 : 581.68 = 234.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.52/581.68 = 234.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.52x = 581.68 × 234.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.52x = 136,688.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,688.98/421.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.28

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