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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.73, 581.97 and 235.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.73, 581.97 and 235.21 is: 324.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.73 : 581.97 = 235.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.73/581.97 = 235.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.73x = 581.97 × 235.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.73x = 136,881.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,881.08/421.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.57

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