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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.57, 581.73 and 235.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.57, 581.73 and 235.05 is: 324.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.57 : 581.73 = 235.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.57/581.73 = 235.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.57x = 581.73 × 235.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.57x = 136,732.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,732.57/421.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.34

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