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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.57, 581.86 and 235.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.57, 581.86 and 235.13 is: 324.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.57 : 581.86 = 235.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.57/581.86 = 235.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.57x = 581.86 × 235.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.57x = 136,809.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,809.83/421.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.52

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