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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.59, 581.78 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.59, 581.78 and 235.08 is: 324.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.59 : 581.78 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.59/581.78 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.59x = 581.78 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.59x = 136,763.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,763.54/421.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.40

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