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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.21, 579.92 and 243.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.21, 579.92 and 243.23 is: 335.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.21 : 579.92 = 243.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.21/579.92 = 243.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.21x = 579.92 × 243.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.21x = 141,049.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,049.83/420.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.67

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