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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.79, 581.99 and 235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.79, 581.99 and 235.26 is: 324.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.79 : 581.99 = 235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.79/581.99 = 235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.79x = 581.99 × 235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.79x = 136,921.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,921.01/421.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.62

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