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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.74, 582.03 and 235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.74, 582.03 and 235.24 is: 324.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.74 : 582.03 = 235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.74/582.03 = 235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.74x = 582.03 × 235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.74x = 136,912.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,912.65/421.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.64

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