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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.76, 581.98 and 235.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.76, 581.98 and 235.23 is: 324.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.76 : 581.98 = 235.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.76/581.98 = 235.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.76x = 581.98 × 235.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.76x = 136,896.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,896.25/421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.58

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