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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.82, 582.09 and 235.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.82, 582.09 and 235.29 is: 324.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.82 : 582.09 = 235.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.82/582.09 = 235.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.82x = 582.09 × 235.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.82x = 136,959.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,959.96/421.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.69

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