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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.30, 580.14 and 245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.30, 580.14 and 245.70 is: 339.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.30 : 580.14 = 245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.30/580.14 = 245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.30x = 580.14 × 245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.30x = 142,540.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,540.40/420.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.14

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