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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.95, 582.27 and 235.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.95, 582.27 and 235.43 is: 324.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.95 : 582.27 = 235.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.95/582.27 = 235.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.95x = 582.27 × 235.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.95x = 137,081.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,081.78/421.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.88

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