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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.16, 579.68 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.16, 579.68 and 245.48 is: 338.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.16 : 579.68 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.16/579.68 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.16x = 579.68 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.16x = 142,299.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,299.85/420.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.68

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