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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.08, 579.81 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.08, 579.81 and 245.48 is: 338.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.08 : 579.81 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.08/579.81 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.08x = 579.81 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.08x = 142,331.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,331.76/420.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.82

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