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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.95, 582.27 and 232.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.95, 582.27 and 232.89 is: 321.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.95 : 582.27 = 232.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.95/582.27 = 232.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.95x = 582.27 × 232.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.95x = 135,604.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,604.86/421.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.38

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