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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.87, 582.12 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.87, 582.12 and 235.36 is: 324.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.87 : 582.12 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.87/582.12 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.87x = 582.12 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.87x = 137,007.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,007.76/421.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.76

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