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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.60, 581.84 and 235.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.60, 581.84 and 235.15 is: 324.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.60 : 581.84 = 235.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.60/581.84 = 235.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.60x = 581.84 × 235.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.60x = 136,815.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,815.59/421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.52

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