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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.68, 581.93 and 235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.68, 581.93 and 235.16 is: 324.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.68 : 581.93 = 235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.68/581.93 = 235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.68x = 581.93 × 235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.68x = 136,850.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,850.23/421.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.54

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