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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.80, 582.07 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.80, 582.07 and 235.28 is: 324.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.80 : 582.07 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.80/582.07 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.80x = 582.07 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.80x = 136,949.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,949.43/421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.68

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