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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.95, 582.26 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.95, 582.26 and 232.88 is: 321.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.95 : 582.26 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.95/582.26 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.95x = 582.26 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.95x = 135,592.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,592.63/421.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.35

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