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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.97, 582.31 and 235.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.97, 582.31 and 235.45 is: 324.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.97 : 582.31 = 235.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.97/582.31 = 235.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.97x = 582.31 × 235.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.97x = 137,105.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,105.48/421.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.92

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