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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.82, 582.10 and 235.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.82, 582.10 and 235.31 is: 324.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.82 : 582.10 = 235.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.82/582.10 = 235.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.82x = 582.10 × 235.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.82x = 136,973.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,973.95/421.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.72

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