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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.60, 581.79 and 235.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.60, 581.79 and 235.11 is: 324.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.60 : 581.79 = 235.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.60/581.79 = 235.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.60x = 581.79 × 235.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.60x = 136,784.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,784.65/421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.44

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