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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.89, 582.23 and 235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.89, 582.23 and 235.38 is: 324.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.89 : 582.23 = 235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.89/582.23 = 235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.89x = 582.23 × 235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.89x = 137,041.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,041.94/421.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.83

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