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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.70, 581.94 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.70, 581.94 and 235.20 is: 324.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.70 : 581.94 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.70/581.94 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.70x = 581.94 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.70x = 136,872.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,872.29/421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.57

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