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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.69, 581.93 and 232.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.69, 581.93 and 232.63 is: 321.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.69 : 581.93 = 232.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.69/581.93 = 232.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.69x = 581.93 × 232.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.69x = 135,375.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,375.90/421.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.03

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