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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.74, 582.01 and 232.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.74, 582.01 and 232.69 is: 321.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.74 : 582.01 = 232.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.74/582.01 = 232.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.74x = 582.01 × 232.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.74x = 135,426.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,426.74/421.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.11

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