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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.19, 579.71 and 243.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.19, 579.71 and 243.10 is: 335.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.19 : 579.71 = 243.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.19/579.71 = 243.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.19x = 579.71 × 243.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.19x = 140,927.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,927.47/420.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.39

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