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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.71, 581.91 and 235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.71, 581.91 and 235.17 is: 324.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.71 : 581.91 = 235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.71/581.91 = 235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.71x = 581.91 × 235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.71x = 136,848.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,848.04/421.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.51

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