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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.87, 582.18 and 235.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.87, 582.18 and 235.37 is: 324.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.87 : 582.18 = 235.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.87/582.18 = 235.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.87x = 582.18 × 235.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.87x = 137,027.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,027.71/421.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.81

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