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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.53, 581.75 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.53, 581.75 and 235.08 is: 324.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.53 : 581.75 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.53/581.75 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.53x = 581.75 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.53x = 136,757.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,757.79/421.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.43

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