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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.69, 581.93 and 237.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.69, 581.93 and 237.69 is: 328.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.69 : 581.93 = 237.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.69/581.93 = 237.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.69x = 581.93 × 237.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.69x = 138,318.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,318.94/421.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.01

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