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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.72, 581.98 and 235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.72, 581.98 and 235.22 is: 324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.72 : 581.98 = 235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.72/581.98 = 235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.72x = 581.98 × 235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.72x = 136,894.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,894.70/421.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.61

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