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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.52, 581.69 and 235.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.52, 581.69 and 235.02 is: 324.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.52 : 581.69 = 235.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.52/581.69 = 235.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.52x = 581.69 × 235.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.52x = 136,708.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,708.78/421.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.32

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