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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.61, 581.80 and 235.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.61, 581.80 and 235.09 is: 324.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.61 : 581.80 = 235.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.61/581.80 = 235.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.61x = 581.80 × 235.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.61x = 136,775.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,775.36/421.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.41

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