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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.07, 630.21 and 246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.07, 630.21 and 246.88 is: 370.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.07 : 630.21 = 246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.07/630.21 = 246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.07x = 630.21 × 246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.07x = 155,581.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,581.86/420.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.38

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